PS 238 ANNE SULLIVAN

538 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

PS 238, also known as the Anne Sullivan School, is a public elementary school located in the Homecrest/Midwood area of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a nurturing and structured academic environment. It is named after Anne Sullivan, the legendary educator best known as the teacher and companion of Helen Keller, a namesake that reflects the school's focus on inclusive education, resilience, and dedicated student support.

The school emphasizes a balanced curriculum that integrates core academic subjects—such as English Language Arts and mathematics—with programs designed to foster social-emotional development and creative expression. PS 238 is known for its diverse student body and active community involvement, often working to create a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, parents, and local organizations. By prioritizing individualized instruction and a supportive school culture, PS 238 strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

538

Total Students

58.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 238 ANNE SULLIVAN
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	230
Black	9
Asian	138
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Hispanic
230 (42.8%)
White
155 (28.8%)
Asian
138 (25.7%)
Black
9 (1.7%)
Two or More
5 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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 #21
Phone:	(718)339-4355
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	500
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 37

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 46

Grade 7 66

Grade 8 59

Ungraded 1