BROOKLYN BROWNSTONE SCHOOL

www.brooklynbrownstoneschool.com

310 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Brooklyn Brownstone School (P.S. 44) is a vibrant, community-focused public elementary school located in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its emphasis on project-based learning and an inquiry-based curriculum. By integrating social-emotional learning with rigorous academics, the school aims to cultivate critical thinkers who are not only prepared for middle school but are also active, empathetic participants in their local community.

The school is particularly noted for its inclusive and collaborative environment, which leverages the rich historical and cultural identity of its surrounding neighborhood. With a strong commitment to family engagement, Brooklyn Brownstone School fosters a close-knit partnership between parents, educators, and the student body. The curriculum often highlights diverse perspectives and local history, providing students with a well-rounded educational experience that balances foundational skills in literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative expression and collaborative problem-solving.

310

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BROOKLYN BROWNSTONE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	42
Black	188
Asian	6
Two or More	12
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
188 (60.6 %)
White
57 (18.4 %)
Hispanic
42 (13.5 %)
Two or More
12 (3.9 %)
Asian
6 (1.9 %)
American Indian
4 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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 #16
Phone:	(718)573-2307
Website:	http://www.brooklynbrownstoneschool.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	310
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	280
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 36

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 44