PS 24

530 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 24, located at 427 38th Street in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a traditional public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 15, the school operates within a diverse urban community, reflecting the multicultural demographics of the surrounding area. The school is known for its focus on providing a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive environment for children in their formative years.

Like many schools in the Sunset Park neighborhood, PS 24 emphasizes a community-centered approach to education, aiming to address the needs of a diverse student body that includes a significant population of English Language Learners. The school typically provides a range of services and programs designed to promote literacy, mathematical proficiency, and social-emotional development. Families interested in enrollment or specific performance data are generally encouraged to consult the NYC Department of Education’s official website or the school’s specific page on "NYC School Search" for the most current quality reports and academic offerings.

530

Total Students

54.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 24
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	454
Black	8
Asian	25
Two or More	3
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
454 (85.7 %)
White
35 (6.6 %)
Asian
25 (4.7 %)
Black
8 (1.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.8 %)
Two or More
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)832-9366
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	479
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 49

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 93