BROOKLYN BROWNSTONE SCHOOL

www.brooklynbrownstoneschool.com

352 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Brooklyn Brownstone School (P.S. 44) is a vibrant, community-focused public elementary school located in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its emphasis on project-based learning and an inquiry-based curriculum. By integrating social-emotional learning with rigorous academics, the school aims to cultivate critical thinkers who are not only prepared for middle school but are also active, empathetic participants in their local community.

The school is particularly noted for its inclusive and collaborative environment, which leverages the rich historical and cultural identity of its surrounding neighborhood. With a strong commitment to family engagement, Brooklyn Brownstone School fosters a close-knit partnership between parents, educators, and the student body. The curriculum often highlights diverse perspectives and local history, providing students with a well-rounded educational experience that balances foundational skills in literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative expression and collaborative problem-solving.

352

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BROOKLYN BROWNSTONE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	91
Hispanic	40
Black	183
Asian	13
Two or More	18
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Black
183 (52.0%)
White
91 (25.9%)
Hispanic
40 (11.4%)
Two or More
18 (5.1%)
Asian
13 (3.7%)
American Indian
4 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9%)

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 #16
Phone:	(718)573-2307
Website:	http://www.brooklynbrownstoneschool.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	280
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 69

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 41