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Ps 245

249 E 17TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11226

Top 10% School in New York

Ranked 644 of 2292 in New York

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Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Ps 245

249 E 17TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11226

Top 10% School in New York

Ranked 644 of 2292 in New York

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About Ps 245

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 52% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
224
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 2.23%
Asian 1.34%
Hispanic 45.09%
Black 46.88%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 4.02%
White
2.23%
Asian
1.34%
Hispanic
45.09%
Black
46.88%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
4.02%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 224
52.68%
118 Female
47.32%
106 Male

Student Population

224 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

531 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ps 245 Contact Information

Address

249 E 17TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11226

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Phone

(718) 284-2330

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TOP 644 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ps 245

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
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 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 Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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: 8:15 AM - 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 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.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

PS 245 is guiding families through the current pre-K admissions cycle for children born in 2022. The school notes that the application opened on January 14, closes on February 27, and offer releases are scheduled for May 12. The update gives families a clear path for planning the next school year while keeping attention on early learning, classroom readiness, and a smooth transition into the school community.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of reading curriculum does PS 245 use?

Ans. PS 245 uses HMH Into Reading, which has lessons that focus on reading skills, writing, informational text, and more in-depth discussions of stories and ideas.

Q2. What is PS 245's method for teaching math?

Ans. PS 245 uses enVisionmath2.0 and IM K–5 Math to help students learn how to solve problems, see things, talk about them, and think about them.

Q3. What kind of science classes does PS 245 have?

Ans. PS 245 uses Amplify Science, which lets students ask questions, look for proof, and connect reading, writing, and hands-on activities.

Q4. How does PS 245 help kids learn?

Ans. PS 245 helps kids learn early by giving them places to play, work together, talk to each other, feel good about themselves, and be curious.

Q5. What family resources does PS 245 provide?

Ans. PS 245 shares useful links for NYC Schools Account setup, free meals, parent resources, and school communication access.

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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