PS 185 WALTER KASSENBROCK

www.ps185.org

577 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

PS 185, also known as the Walter Kassenbrock School, is a well-regarded public elementary school located in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment. It places a strong emphasis on academic achievement, offering a robust curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative and social-emotional development.

The school is frequently recognized for its dedicated faculty and active parent community, which works closely with the administration to provide enriched extracurricular programming. PS 185 is highly rated by local families for its inclusive atmosphere and its commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body. Situated on Ridge Boulevard, the school serves as a central pillar of the neighborhood, prioritizing a supportive educational experience that prepares students for success as they transition to middle school.

577

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 185 WALTER KASSENBROCK
Demographic	Student Count
White	360
Hispanic	115
Black	10
Asian	68
Two or More	24

White
360 (62.4%)
Hispanic
115 (19.9%)
Asian
68 (11.8%)
Two or More
24 (4.2%)
Black
10 (1.7%)

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 #20
Phone:	(718)745-6610
Website:	http://www.ps185.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	577
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	234
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 95

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 89

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 185 WALTER KASSENBROCK
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	95
Grade 1	105
Grade 2	103
Grade 3	98
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	89

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 185 WALTER KASSENBROCK
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	280	48.5%
Male	297	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)