P.S. 289 George V. Brower

P.S. 289 George V. Brower is an elementary school in Brooklyn serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade. It is a relatively small school with an enrollment of 232 students and notably small average class sizes of 16.2. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, with both English Language Arts (64%) and Math (69%) proficiency rates well above the citywide median and approaching the 75th percentile. The school is particularly recognized for its strong outcomes among African American and Special Education students, with these groups ranking highly among New York elementary schools. The school fosters a highly supportive environment, reflected in its 0% suspension rate and overwhelmingly positive parent feedback, with 97-100% of parents expressing satisfaction across various survey questions. Relationships with families are consistently described as excellent. The school serves a student body with a high proportion of students with disabilities (46%) and high economic need. Its programs utilize a project-based pedagogy, aiming to cultivate intrinsic talents in academics, science, technology, and the arts through hands-on learning experiences. While some older reviews indicated past concerns regarding staff and school climate, current data and recent assessments suggest significant improvements in these areas.