BROOKLYN ARBOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.brooklynarbor.org

552 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School (P.S. 414), located in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a vibrant public school dedicated to fostering a holistic and inclusive learning environment. The school is known for its commitment to "restorative justice" practices and social-emotional learning, prioritizing the well-being of the whole child alongside rigorous academic standards. With a focus on inquiry-based learning, the school encourages students to be critical thinkers who engage actively with their community and the world around them.

The school community is characterized by its strong emphasis on diversity, collaboration, and family engagement. Brooklyn Arbor offers a variety of enrichment programs, often integrating the arts and hands-on projects into its curriculum to keep students motivated and curious. By maintaining a supportive and culturally responsive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body not only for academic success in middle school but also to become empathetic, engaged citizens.

552

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BROOKLYN ARBOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	299
Black	12
Asian	25
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
299 (54.2 %)
White
185 (33.5 %)
Two or More
30 (5.4 %)
Asian
25 (4.5 %)
Black
12 (2.2 %)
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 #14
Phone:	(718)963-0393
Website:	http://www.brooklynarbor.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	258
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 64

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BROOKLYN ARBOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	95
Grade 4	94
Grade 5	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BROOKLYN ARBOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	282	51.1%
Male	270	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)