NEW BRIDGES ELEMENTARY

www.ps532newbridges.org

428 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

New Bridges Elementary School (P.S. 532), located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public school that distinguishes itself through a commitment to inclusive education and social-emotional learning. As an Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) model school, it places a heavy emphasis on supporting students with diverse learning needs within a general education setting. The school’s mission centers on fostering a collaborative community where students are encouraged to think critically, advocate for themselves, and engage deeply with the world around them.

Academically, New Bridges utilizes a progressive, inquiry-based approach to instruction, moving away from rigid rote learning toward project-based exploration. The school places a significant premium on building strong relationships between staff, students, and families, aiming to create a supportive environment where social development is considered just as vital as academic performance. By prioritizing restorative practices and personalized attention, the school seeks to prepare its diverse student body to become confident, empathetic, and thoughtful members of their community.

428

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEW BRIDGES ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	84
Black	314
Asian	9
Two or More	3
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Black
314 (73.4 %)
Hispanic
84 (19.6 %)
White
13 (3.0 %)
Asian
9 (2.1 %)
Two or More
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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 #17
Phone:	(718)363-8200
Website:	http://www.ps532newbridges.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	340
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 71

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 49