PS 39 HENRY BRISTOW

www.ps39.org

365 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 39, also known as The Henry Bristow School, is a highly regarded public elementary school located in the heart of Park Slope, Brooklyn. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is well-known for its strong sense of community, dedicated teaching staff, and a pedagogical approach that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. It is often cited by local families as a cornerstone of the neighborhood, characterized by a collaborative environment where parent involvement is highly encouraged and valued.

Academically, P.S. 39 is recognized for its commitment to a well-rounded education, often integrating arts, music, and physical education into the core curriculum. The school maintains a focus on project-based learning, which encourages students to think critically and engage deeply with their subjects. Because of its location in a vibrant, family-oriented neighborhood, the school benefits from a diverse and active community that frequently supports school initiatives, enrichment programs, and local events, contributing to its reputation as a sought-after institution within the New York City Department of Education.

365

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 39 HENRY BRISTOW
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	36
Black	20
Asian	36
Two or More	43

White
229 (62.9%)
Two or More
43 (11.8%)
Hispanic
36 (9.9%)
Asian
36 (9.9%)
Black
20 (5.5%)

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 #15
Phone:	(718)330-9310
Website:	http://www.ps39.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	56
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 73

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 52