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Ps 23 Carter G Woodson

545 WILLOUGHBY AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11206

Ranked 1268 of 2292 in New York

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Ps 23 Carter G Woodson

545 WILLOUGHBY AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11206

About Ps 23 Carter G Woodson

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 17%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 17% in Reading.
24
Full-time Teachers
9 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
221
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 2.26%
Asian 1.81%
Hispanic 47.96%
Black 47.06%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0.45%
White
2.26%
Asian
1.81%
Hispanic
47.96%
Black
47.06%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0.45%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 221
45.25%
100 Female
54.75%
121 Male

Student Population

221 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

320 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ps 23 Carter G Woodson Contact Information

Address

545 WILLOUGHBY AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11206

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Phone

(718) 387-0375

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TOP 1268 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ps 23 Carter G Woodson

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

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Latest News

PS 23 Carter G. Woodson is keeping families connected through current school profile resources, including school contacts, admissions details, mental health and wellness information, free meals, and building information. The school remains listed as a public co-ed PK–5 elementary campus in Bedford, Brooklyn, serving families from its Willoughby Avenue location.

FAQ

Q1. What learning environment does PS 23 Carter G. Woodson describe for kindergarten?

Ans. PS 23 Carter G. Woodson describes a nurturing kindergarten setting where curiosity, hands-on learning, and early classroom routines help young children start confidently.

Q2. How does PS 23 Carter G. Woodson support students beyond academics?

Ans. PS 23 Carter G. Woodson notes social work, psychology, and crisis-intervention support, giving students access to caring adults during challenging moments.

Q3. Does PS 23 Carter G. Woodson encourage attendance habits?

Ans. PS 23 Carter G. Woodson shares attendance-focused reminders, including evening and morning routines that help children arrive ready for learning.

Q4. What makes PS 23 Carter G. Woodson’s early childhood area useful?

Ans. PS 23 Carter G. Woodson has early childhood classrooms with child-sized facilities and access to a safe outdoor play space.

Q5. How does PS 23 Carter G. Woodson approach classroom instruction?

Ans. PS 23 Carter G. Woodson emphasizes phonics, reading and writing topics of interest, extended math time, and small classes that allow more individual attention.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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