PS 32 SAMUEL MILLS SPROLE

www.ps32.org

452 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 32, also known as the Samuels Mills Sprole School, is a long-standing public elementary school located in the Carroll Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is deeply integrated into its surrounding community and is well-regarded for its historic building and neighborhood-focused approach to education. It is known for fostering a supportive, inclusive environment that prioritizes the social-emotional development of its students alongside academic achievement.

Academically, P.S. 32 places a strong emphasis on inquiry-based learning, creativity, and the arts. The school often partners with local organizations and artists to provide students with a well-rounded curriculum that extends beyond traditional classroom instruction. With an active PTA and a history of community engagement, the school is frequently noted for its collaborative culture, where families, teachers, and administrators work together to create a nurturing space that reflects the diverse and evolving character of the Carroll Gardens area.

452

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 32 SAMUEL MILLS SPROLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Hispanic	101
Black	74
Asian	41
Two or More	21
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
209 (46.3 %)
Hispanic
101 (22.4 %)
Black
74 (16.4 %)
Asian
41 (9.1 %)
Two or More
21 (4.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15
Phone:	(718)222-6400
Website:	http://www.ps32.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	168
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 79

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 53

Ungraded 1