PS 272 CURTIS ESTABROOK

365 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 272, officially known as the Curtis Estabrook School, is a public elementary school serving the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Located at 101-24 Seaview Avenue, the school operates within the New York City Department of Education’s District 18. It serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from Pre-Kindergarten through grade 5, and is committed to providing a foundational education that focuses on academic rigor, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive community atmosphere.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, often integrating literacy, mathematics, and science with enrichment opportunities. As a neighborhood school, PS 272 is known for its efforts to engage families and foster a collaborative environment between educators, parents, and the local community. By prioritizing both high academic standards and the personal growth of its students, PS 272 aims to prepare children for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

365

Total Students

33.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 272 CURTIS ESTABROOK
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	64
Black	260
Asian	6
Two or More	4
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	5

Black
260 (71.2%)
Hispanic
64 (17.5%)
American Indian
14 (3.8%)
White
12 (3.3%)
Asian
6 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.4%)
Two or More
4 (1.1%)

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 #18
Phone:	(929)437-5000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	339
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 51

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 43