P.S. 044 Thomas C. Brown

P.S. 044 Thomas C. Brown is an elementary school in Staten Island serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade. The school is known for fostering a strong sense of community and for its caring and responsive staff, with parents frequently praising the principal and teachers. It serves a high-needs population, including many students with special education needs, a percentage that is well above the citywide median. The school offers a Spanish Dual Language program and emphasizes social-emotional learning, providing a "calm room" for students. While the school maintains a low suspension rate, academic proficiency in both ELA and Math is a significant concern, falling well below the citywide 25th percentile. Additionally, the chronic absenteeism rate is notably high, exceeding the citywide 75th percentile. Despite these academic challenges, parent survey results indicate overwhelmingly positive sentiment regarding the school's environment and family engagement.