PS 46 Edward C Blum, Brooklyn, NY (2026 List)

About Ps 46 Edward C Blum

P.S. 46 Edward C. Blum is located at 100 Clermont Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205. The school serves prekindergarten through grade 5, with special education services also listed in city records. Enrollment is 222 students, giving the Fort Greene campus a small public elementary setting. Its student-teacher ratio is reported at 10:1. Current enrollment reporting shows 50% female students and 50% male students. State testing shows 17% math proficiency and 17% reading proficiency in available public performance data. The school operates as a District 13 community school with a Spanish dual-language option and a neighborhood-based public-school role. Its local enrollment design connects P.S. 46 Edward C. Blum to Fort Greene families while supporting a smaller campus culture with community-school resources. Residential properties in this corridor trade near $1,487,179 around the Clermont Avenue school area. Compared with nearby elementary choices, P.S. 46 Edward C. Blum is a best elementary school in New York for families reviewing small-school structure, dual-language access, and community support.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%

Reading 17%

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

23

Full-time Teachers

10 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

222

Total Students

$82249

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 7.66%

Asian 1.8%

Hispanic 48.65%

Black 38.29%

Two+ Races 2.25%

Native Am. 1.35%

White

7.66%

Asian

1.8%

Hispanic

48.65%

Black

38.29%

Two+ Races

2.25%

Native Am.

1.35%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 222

49.55%

110 Female

50.45%

112 Male

Student Population

222 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

362 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ps 46 Edward C Blum Contact Information

Address

100 CLERMONT AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11205

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Phone

(718) 834-7694

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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: 8:00 AM - 2:20 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

P.S. 46 Edward C. Blum has recently announced a public announcement about their NYC Scholarship Month at Community School District 13. Parents and guardians of kindergarten students were invited to attend the event in order to know more about the Save for College Program, allowing the creation of a free NYC Scholarship Account to prepare for further education or careers in the future.

FAQ

Q1. What makes P.S. 46 Edward C. Blum special?

Ans. The specialty at P.S. 46 Edward C. Blum lies in the school-community program, which focuses on the holistic development of the students through academics, social, emotional, and family aspects of growth.

Q2. Do the students receive any language learning at P.S. 46 Edward C. Blum?

Ans. Yes, Spanish Dual Language Learning is available to the elementary-level students.

Q3. What is done by P.S. 46 Edward C. Blum for parent involvement?

Ans. There is a highly involved Parent Teacher Association that ensures that there is proper communication and school spirit maintained among others.

Q4. What sort of student culture is created at P.S. 46 Edward C. Blum?

Ans. P.S. 46 Edward C. Blum instills a culture where the students develop into confident learners who care about their communities.

Q5. Is future readiness encouraged at P.S. 46 Edward C. Blum?

Ans. Yes, there are programs run to ensure college and career savings awareness among children and families.

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

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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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