BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL-CSD 13

www.brooklynprospect.org

Charter School 797 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Brooklyn Prospect Charter School (BPCS) – CSD 13, located on Willoughby Avenue in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a tuition-free, K-12 public charter school known for its commitment to academic rigor and socioeconomic diversity. The school operates under the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, which emphasizes inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and the development of global-minded citizens. By integrating a challenging curriculum with a focus on character development, the school aims to prepare a diverse student body for success in college and beyond.

The school is highly regarded for its inclusive culture and its structured, supportive environment. As part of the Prospect Schools network, the CSD 13 campus places a strong emphasis on small class sizes, professional development for educators, and active family engagement. By bridging the gap between traditional academic standards and progressive teaching methods, Brooklyn Prospect seeks to provide a high-quality, equitable education that reflects the vibrant and multicultural community of Brooklyn.

797

Total Students

66.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL-CSD 13
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	120
Black	253
Asian	47
Two or More	99
American Indian	1

White
276 (34.7%)
Black
253 (31.8%)
Hispanic
120 (15.1%)
Two or More
99 (12.4%)
Asian
47 (5.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL-CSD 13
Phone:	(347)889-7041
Website:	http://www.brooklynprospect.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	797
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	272
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 76

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 115

Grade 7 118

Grade 8 118