PS 185 WALTER KASSENBROCK

www.ps185.org

576 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

PS 185, also known as the Walter Kassenbrock School, is a well-regarded public elementary school located in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment. It places a strong emphasis on academic achievement, offering a robust curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative and social-emotional development.

The school is frequently recognized for its dedicated faculty and active parent community, which works closely with the administration to provide enriched extracurricular programming. PS 185 is highly rated by local families for its inclusive atmosphere and its commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body. Situated on Ridge Boulevard, the school serves as a central pillar of the neighborhood, prioritizing a supportive educational experience that prepares students for success as they transition to middle school.

576

Total Students

36.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 185 WALTER KASSENBROCK
Demographic	Student Count
White	357
Hispanic	125
Black	9
Asian	63
Two or More	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
357 (62.0 %)
Hispanic
125 (21.7 %)
Asian
63 (10.9 %)
Two or More
20 (3.5 %)
Black
9 (1.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
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 #20
Phone:	(718)745-6610
Website:	http://www.ps185.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	576
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	234
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

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 185 WALTER KASSENBROCK
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	109
Grade 1	104
Grade 2	98
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	99
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 185 WALTER KASSENBROCK
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	273	47.4%
Male	303	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)