PS 58 CARROLL (THE)

www.ps58brooklyn.org

753 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 58, officially known as The Carroll School, is a highly regarded public elementary school located in the heart of Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. Known for its strong sense of community and academic rigor, the school serves students from Pre-K through 5th grade. It has established a reputation for being a sought-after neighborhood school, characterized by a dedicated parent body, an active PTA, and a curriculum that emphasizes both intellectual development and social-emotional growth.

One of the defining features of PS 58 is its nationally recognized French Dual Language Program, which attracts families from across the district who are looking for a bilingual and bicultural educational environment. Beyond its language offerings, the school is well-regarded for its robust arts and enrichment programs, as well as its commitment to fostering an inclusive atmosphere. With its prime location on Smith Street, the school remains a centerpiece of the local neighborhood, consistently maintaining high engagement levels between faculty, students, and the broader community.

753

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 58 CARROLL (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	505
Hispanic	82
Black	37
Asian	38
Two or More	89
Pacific Islander	1

White
505 (67.2%)
Two or More
89 (11.8%)
Hispanic
82 (10.9%)
Asian
38 (5.1%)
Black
37 (4.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)330-9322
Website:	http://www.ps58brooklyn.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	753
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 54

Kindergarten 125

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 106