PS 41 Francis White, Brooklyn NY (2026 List)

About Ps 41 Francis White

P.S. 41 Francis White is located at 411 Thatford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212. The school serves prekindergarten through grade 5, with special education services also listed in city records. Enrollment is 141 students, giving the campus a very small elementary footprint in Brownsville. Its student-teacher ratio is reported at 8:1. Current enrollment reporting shows 50% female students and 50% male students. State testing shows 17% math proficiency and 22% reading proficiency in available public performance data. The school operates as a District 23 public elementary school with English language arts, mathematics, STEAM, robotics, and personalized reading supports. Its community anchor places P.S. 41 Francis White within Brooklyn’s Brownsville public-school network, where a smaller campus can support more direct student attention. Market activity near campus reflects pricing near $659,716 for homes around the school area. Compared with nearby elementary choices, P.S. 41 Francis White is a best elementary school in New York for families reviewing small-school structure and STEAM-focused public learning.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%

Reading 22%

State average proficiency is 17% in Math and 22% in Reading.

17

Full-time Teachers

8 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

141

Total Students

$82249

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.71%

Asian 3.55%

Hispanic 24.11%

Black 69.5%

Two+ Races 1.42%

Native Am. 0.71%

White

0.71%

Asian

3.55%

Hispanic

24.11%

Black

69.5%

Two+ Races

1.42%

Native Am.

0.71%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 141

49.65%

70 Female

50.35%

71 Male

Student Population

141 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

290 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ps 41 Francis White Contact Information

Address

411 THATFORD AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11212

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Phone

(718) 495-7732

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Website

schools.nyc.gov

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM - 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 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

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Latest News

P.S. 41 Francis White's most recent visual update from their school introduced families to the reopening of the school for the new year of 2025 on September 4, 2025. This update informed families about back-to-school information that will help them prepare for the coming school year. Other recent updates from the school's website included a distraction-free classroom, free summer meals, NYC Reads, and student OMNY cards.

FAQ

Q1. What academic programs does P.S. 41 Francis White highlight?

Ans. P.S. 41 Francis White highlights English language arts, mathematics, STEAM, robotics, social studies, and reading tools designed to support skill growth.

Q2. Does P.S. 41 Francis White use technology in learning?

Ans. P.S. 41 Francis White includes robotics and digital reading programs, helping students practice problem solving, literacy, and creative thinking.

Q3. How does P.S. 41 Francis White support reading development?

Ans. P.S. 41 Francis White uses structured reading instruction, small-group learning, and digital supports to help students build stronger literacy habits.

Q4. What kind of school culture does P.S. 41 Francis White promote?

Ans. P.S. 41 Francis White promotes a STAR identity, encouraging students to feel safe, challenged, engaged, and recognized in school.

Q5. How can families stay connected with P.S. 41 Francis White?

Ans. P.S. 41 Francis White shares announcements, calendars, family resources, and school updates through its official communication channels.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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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

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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