PS 38 PACIFIC (THE)

www.pacificschool.org

546 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

**P.S. 38 The Pacific School**, located at 450 Pacific Street in the Boerum Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a long-standing public elementary school serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade. Known for its strong sense of community and neighborhood focus, the school has cultivated a reputation for being an inclusive environment that emphasizes both academic development and the social-emotional growth of its students. It is often lauded by local parents for its dedicated teaching staff and a warm, welcoming atmosphere that encourages active parent involvement.

Academically, P.S. 38 offers a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects with enrichment programs, including art, music, and physical education. The school prioritizes a collaborative approach to learning, often utilizing its urban setting to provide students with diverse cultural and educational experiences. As part of the New York City Department of Education, P.S. 38 remains a focal point of the Boerum Hill community, consistently working to balance rigorous educational standards with a commitment to fostering a supportive and diverse school culture.

546

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 38 PACIFIC (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	156
Hispanic	141
Black	131
Asian	59
Two or More	57
American Indian	2

White
156 (28.6%)
Hispanic
141 (25.8%)
Black
131 (24.0%)
Asian
59 (10.8%)
Two or More
57 (10.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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 #15
Phone:	(718)330-9305
Website:	http://www.pacificschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	546
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	230
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 103

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 73