PS 299 THOMAS WARREN FIELD SCHOOL

www.ps299.org

197 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 299 Thomas Warren Field School, located in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public elementary school serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for its diverse student body. The school emphasizes core curriculum subjects such as literacy and mathematics, while often integrating programs aimed at social-emotional development and community engagement to help prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, P.S. 299 is known for being a neighborhood pillar that encourages active participation from families and the surrounding community. The school environment typically focuses on building character and promoting a sense of belonging among students. By utilizing its location on Woodbine Street, the school maintains close ties with local resources and programs, striving to create a well-rounded educational experience that addresses both the cognitive and developmental needs of its young learners.

197

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

105.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 299 THOMAS WARREN FIELD SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	123
Black	64
Two or More	1

Hispanic
123 (62.4 %)
Black
64 (32.5 %)
White
9 (4.6 %)
Two or More
1 (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 #32
Phone:	(718)473-8230
Website:	http://www.ps299.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	197
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 25

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 26