Pre-K–ElemSchool code (DBN) 32K299

P.S. 299 Thomas Warren Field

88 WOODBINE STREET, Brooklyn
Grades PK-5
CARLEEN MILLER BAILEY, Principal
718-473-8230
ps299.org

About

P.S. 299 Thomas Warren Field serves students from PK to 5th grade in Brooklyn. With an enrollment of 193 students, it is a smaller school, below the 25th percentile for citywide enrollment. The school serves a student population with a high percentage of English Language Learners at 39 percent, which is well above the citywide 75th percentile. In the 2025-26 DOE School Survey, parents reported strong satisfaction, with 100 percent of respondents stating the school communicates in a language they understand and is kept clean. Over 90 percent of parents surveyed also expressed trust in the principal and felt respected by teachers and leaders. Academic proficiency in ELA was 50 percent and in Math was 44 percent, both near the citywide median for elementary schools. The school offers a Kindergarten Spanish Dual Language program in addition to its traditional PK-5 offerings. While relationships with families are rated "Excellent," instruction and performance, and safety and school climate are rated "Fair."

Sources (4)

NYC DOE Location Code Generating and Management System (LCGMS) · 2026-27 (export of 2026-08-22)
NYC DOE School Quality Reports and Snapshot, 2024-25 · 2024-25
NYC School Survey (parent and student responses) · 2025-26
MySchools admissions directory, 2025-26 cycle · 2025-26 admissions cycle

Academics

Coursework, class size, and academic context.

3-K - School DayBalancedlow confidence

Kindergarten (32K299)Balancedlow confidence

Pre-K - School DayBalancedlow confidence

Kindergarten Spanish Dual Language (32K299)Balancedlow confidence

Attendance rate

97%

Avg class size (general ed)

Avg class size (ICT)

20.5

Average class size by classroom setting: general education vs. ICT (Integrated Co-Teaching, where general- and special-education students learn together with two teachers). NYC DOE Class Size Report, 2021–22.

Community & climate

Demographics, attendance, school survey results, and DOE quality ratings.

Quality signals

FacultyGoodAI-estimated

InstructionFair

Safety & climateFair

Family tiesExcellent

DOE quality-rating labels are skewed across the system; read them relative to the citywide distribution in our methodology.

NYC School Survey, 2025-26

Parent survey · overall positive

89%7% response rate

Teacher survey · overall positive

85%77% response rate

Survey topics, 2025-26

Safety97%city 93%

Teachers · My students are safe…outside around this school. [Elementary only].100%
Teachers · My students are safe…traveling between home and this school. [Elementary only].100%
Teachers · My students are safe…in the hallways, bathrooms, locker rooms, and cafeteria of this school. [Elementary only].93%
Teachers · My students are safe…in my class(es). [Elementary only].94%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (97%) is their average, vs 93% citywide.

Bullying prevention55%city 65%

Teachers · At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate other students.55%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (55%) is their average, vs 65% citywide.

Emotional support75%city 84%

Teachers · How many adults at this school…help students develop the skills they need to complete challenging coursework despite obstacles?79%
Teachers · How many adults at this school…tell their students they believe they can achieve high academic standards?94%
Teachers · How many adults at this school…teach students how to advocate for themselves?89%
Teachers · How many adults at this school…recognize disruptive behavior as social-emotional learning opportunities?67%
Teachers · How many adults at this school…have access to school-based supports to assist in behavioral/emotional escalations?47%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (75%) is their average, vs 84% citywide.

Academic expectations90%city 89%

Teachers · In this school, the staff believes that all students can learn, including Multilingual Learners/English language learners (MLs/ELLs), Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs), and students with disabilities.95%
Teachers · This school has well-defined learning expectations for all students.95%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…have to work hard to do well?80%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (90%) is their average, vs 89% citywide.

College & career guidance82%city 90%

Teachers · It’s a priority at this school that adults…provide students with opportunities to learn about different career paths. [Elementary/Middle Only].82%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (82%) is their average, vs 90% citywide.

Family outreach93%city 95%

Teachers · At this school…teachers understand families' challenges and concerns.95%
Teachers · At this school…teachers work closely with families to meet students' needs.95%
Teachers · At this school…staff regularly communicate with families about how they can help students learn.100%
Teachers · At this school…school staff value families' race, ethnicity, culture, family structure, and background.100%
Parents · School staff regularly communicate with me about how I can help my child learn.91%
Parents · Teachers work closely with me to meet my child's needs.85%
Parents · My child's school communicates with me in a language that I can understand.100%
Parents · I am greeted warmly when I contact or visit the school.92%
Parents · My child's school will make me aware if there are any concerns about my child’s social or emotional well-being.91%
Parents · If I suspect my child needs additional learning supports and services, I know the next steps to get support at my school.77%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (93%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.

Parent–teacher trust90%city 96%

Parents · I feel respected by my child's teachers.92%
Parents · Staff at this school work hard to build trusting relationships with parents/guardians like me.85%
Parents · My child's teachers treat me as a partner in educating my child.92%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (90%) is their average, vs 96% citywide.

Show all survey topics

Instruction and Performance

Strong Core Instruction90%city 92%

Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…reading and writing experiences grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational. [ELA].100%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks, using scaffolding where appropriate. [ELA].92%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [ELA].75%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [ELA].92%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [ELA].100%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks, using scaffolding where appropriate. [Math].92%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [Math].75%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [Math].92%
Teachers · In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [Math].91%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (90%) is their average, vs 92% citywide.

Family Satisfaction with Child's Education85%city 94%

Parents · My child is progressing in reading the way I would expect.80%
Parents · My child is progressing in math the way I would expect.80%
Parents · My child's school helps me understand what grade-level schoolwork looks like.100%
Parents · How satisfied are you with the following? The education my child has received this year.85%
Parents · How satisfied are you with the following? The overall quality of my child's teachers this year.79%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (85%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.

Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction85%city 92%

Teachers · I am able to...receive support around how to incorporate students' cultural and linguistic backgrounds in my practice.89%
Teachers · I am able to...appropriately modify instructional activities and materials to meet the developmental needs and learning interests of all my students.90%
Teachers · I am able to...ensure instruction represents multiple perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds.85%
Teachers · I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple races and ethnicities.85%
Teachers · I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations.80%
Teachers · I am able to...design instruction that is responsive to students’ needs (e.g. Multilingual Learners/English language learners (MLs/ELLs) or Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs) proficiency and students with disabilities).84%
Teachers · I am able to...apply my knowledge of parents' various cultural backgrounds when collaborating with them regarding their child's educational progress.90%
Teachers · I am able to...develop appropriate Individualized Education Programs for my students with disabilities.82%
Teachers · I am able to...monitor progress on Individualized Education Program goals for my students with disabilities.93%
Teachers · I am able to...distinguish linguistic/cultural differences from learning difficulties.89%
Teachers · I have conversations about race and racism at my school that help me examine my own beliefs around identity.65%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (85%) is their average, vs 92% citywide.

Classroom Behavior67%city 68%

Teachers · How many students in your classes…listen carefully when the teacher gives directions?60%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…follow the rules in class?65%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…respond to challenging questions in class?70%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…do their work when they are supposed to?73%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (67%) is their average, vs 68% citywide.

Quality of Student Discussion67%city 68%

Teachers · How many students in your classes…build on each other’s ideas during class discussions?55%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…use data or text references to support their ideas?60%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…show that they respect each other’s ideas?75%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…provide constructive feedback to their peers/teachers?65%
Teachers · How many students in your classes…participate in class discussions at some point?80%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (67%) is their average, vs 68% citywide.

Safety and School Climate

Inclusive Learning Environment100%city 96%

Teachers · At this school, students with disabilities are included in all school activities.100%
Teachers · This school educates students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment appropriate.100%
Teachers · School staff treat students of different genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations equally.100%
Teachers · School staff treat students of different races, cultures, or backgrounds equally.100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 96% citywide.

Instructional Leadership95%city 89%

Teachers · The principal/program leader at this school...makes clear to the staff their expectations for meeting instructional goals.100%
Teachers · The principal/program leader at this school...understands how children learn.85%
Teachers · The principal/program leader at this school...sets high standards for student learning.100%
Teachers · The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…supports teachers in implementing what they have learned in professional development.100%
Teachers · The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…carefully tracks student academic progress.100%
Teachers · The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…knows what’s going on in my classes.90%
Teachers · The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…provides teachers with formative feedback to improve practice.100%
Teachers · The principal/school leader at this school...participates in instructional planning with teams of teachers.85%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (95%) is their average, vs 89% citywide.

Peer Collaboration92%city 88%

Teachers · At this school…the principal/program leader, teachers, and staff collaborate to make this school run effectively.90%
Teachers · At this school…teachers design instructional programs (e.g. lessons, units) together.85%
Teachers · At this school…teachers make a conscious effort to coordinate their teaching with instruction at other grade levels.100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (92%) is their average, vs 88% citywide.

Teacher-Teacher Trust92%city 88%

Teachers · Teachers in this school trust each other.85%
Teachers · It's OK in this school to discuss feelings, worries, and frustrations with other teachers.90%
Teachers · I feel respected by other teachers at this school.100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (92%) is their average, vs 88% citywide.

Quality of Professional Development90%city 85%

Teachers · Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...included enough time to think carefully about, try, and evaluate new ideas.95%
Teachers · Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...Included opportunities to engage in inquiry-based, professional collaboration with peers and/or mentors from other schools.85%
Teachers · Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...directly related to my students’ needs.90%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (90%) is their average, vs 85% citywide.

Program Coherence90%city 85%

Teachers · At this school…curriculum, instruction, and learning materials are well coordinated across the different grade levels at this school.89%
Teachers · At this school…once we start a new program, we follow up to make sure that it’s working.90%
Teachers · At this school…it is clear how all of the programs offered are connected to our school’s instructional vision.90%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (90%) is their average, vs 85% citywide.

Inclusive Leadership88%city 96%

Parents · The principal/school leader at this school…puts decisions made with families into action.85%
Parents · The principal/school leader at this school…works to create a sense of community in the school.83%
Parents · The principal/school leader at this school…ensures families are comfortable communicating with the school.85%
Parents · Language translation and interpretation are readily available to me at all family events at my child’s school.100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (88%) is their average, vs 96% citywide.

Conflict Resolution88%city 90%

Teachers · Conflicts are resolved fairly in my school.95%
Parents · Conflicts are resolved fairly at my child’s school. [Grades K-5].80%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (88%) is their average, vs 90% citywide.

Teacher-Principal Trust83%city 86%

Teachers · I feel respected by the principal/program leader at this school.90%
Teachers · The principal/program leader at this school is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.79%
Teachers · The principal/program leader has confidence in the expertise of the teachers at this school.80%
Teachers · I trust the principal/program leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).80%
Teachers · The principal/program leader looks out for the personal welfare of the staff members.85%
Teachers · The principal/program leader places the needs of children ahead of personal interests.80%
Teachers · The principal and assistant principals function as a cohesive unit.89%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (83%) is their average, vs 86% citywide.

School Commitment80%city 85%

Teachers · I usually look forward to each working day at this school.90%
Teachers · I would recommend this school to parents/guardians seeking a place for their child.75%
Teachers · I would recommend this school to other teachers as a place to work.75%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (80%) is their average, vs 85% citywide.

Innovation and Collective Responsibility78%city 81%

Teachers · How many teachers at this school…help build a welcoming school environment in the entire school, not just their classroom?85%
Teachers · How many teachers at this school…are actively trying to improve their teaching?80%
Teachers · How many teachers at this school…take responsibility for improving the school?70%
Teachers · How many teachers at this school…are eager to try new ideas?70%
Teachers · How many teachers at this school…feel responsible that all students learn?85%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (78%) is their average, vs 81% citywide.

Teacher Influence55%city 68%

Teachers · At this school…the principal/program leader encourages feedback through regular meetings with families and teacher leaders.100%
Teachers · How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...hiring new professional personnel?26%
Teachers · How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...planning how discretionary school funds should be used?42%
Teachers · How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...selecting instructional materials and/or curriculum used in classrooms?37%
Teachers · How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...setting standards for student behavior?68%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (55%) is their average, vs 68% citywide.

Relationships with Families

Parent Involvement in School98%city 91%

Parents · Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…communicated with your child's teachers about your child's performance?100%
Parents · Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…seen your child’s projects, artwork, homework, tests, or quizzes?100%
Parents · I know how to contact the Parent Coordinator at my child’s school.92%
Parents · During the school year, have you...attended a school meeting, school event, or parent-teacher conference (virtually or in-person)?100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (98%) is their average, vs 91% citywide.

Parent-Principal Trust92%city 96%

Parents · I feel respected by my child's principal/school leader.92%
Parents · I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).92%
Parents · The principal/school leader is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.92%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (92%) is their average, vs 96% citywide.

School Description

School Facilities and Services93%city 87%

Teachers · This school is kept clean.100%
Teachers · This school is kept in good physical condition.100%
Teachers · Physical repairs to the school building are completed in a timely manner.90%
Parents · This school is kept clean.100%
Parents · This school is kept in good physical condition.100%
Parents · My child's school provides me information about transportation options (e.g. Metrocard and busing).71%
Parents · I am satisfied with the meal options provided at my child’s school.90%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (93%) is their average, vs 87% citywide.

Overall positive % is averaged across every Pos/Neg survey question per respondent group (school year 2025-2026). Survey topics are the DOE’s framework measures (each the average favorable response across its questions; expand a topic to see them and the citywide average); the dimension scores themselves are no longer in the public data file.^[3]

Operational health

Attendance

97%

Chronic absenteeism

40%

Suspension rate

Teachers^[7]

Teachers with 4+ years' experience

33%

Students per teacher

9:1

Teaching out of certification

33%

Teacher experience and certification from the NYSED School Report Card (2024–25); students per teacher = enrollment ÷ reported teachers. Fewer than 4 years counts as inexperienced.

Student body

Race / ethnicity^[4]

Black 30%
Hispanic 65%
White 4%
Multiracial 1%

School-level totals; may not sum to 100% due to rounding and small subgroup suppression.

Gender^[4]

Female 48%
Male 52%

Female / male shares as published by the DOE; other gender identities aren’t reported in the source data.

Enrollment

193

Economic Need Index

—

Free / reduced lunch

95%

English learners

39%

Students with IEPs

21%

Admissions

2 programs. Each has its own admissions method, and each track within a program has its own seats, demand, and priority order.

3-K - School Day

Program code 32K2993K · Cycle 2024-2025

Zoned

6 applicants · 15 seats last year.

priority group	Seats	Applicants	Applications / seat
General education	15	6	—
↳ Students who live in the zone and have a sibling at the school.	—	—	—
↳ Other students who live in the zone.	—	—	—
↳ Students who live in the district and have a sibling at the school.	—	—	—
↳ Students who live outside the district and have a sibling at the school.	—	—	—
↳ Other students who live in the district.	—	—	—
↳ All other applicants.	—	—	—

Last year’s published figures. Schools make more offers than seats because not everyone enrolls, so offers can exceed seats. Counts under 10 are suppressed (shown as “<10”).

Pre-K - School Day

Program code 32K299PK · Cycle 2024-2025

Zoned

22 applicants · 18 seats last year; every priority group with applicants received offers.

priority group	Seats	Applicants	Applications / seat
General education	18	22	—
↳ Current students.	10	10	1.00
↳ Students who live in the zone and have a sibling at the school.	—	—	—
↳ Other students who live in the zone.	5	5	1.00
↳ Students who live in the district and have a sibling at the school.	—	—	—
↳ Students who live outside the district and have a sibling at the school.	—	—	—
↳ Other students who live in the district.	—	—	—
↳ All other applicants.	—	—	—

Last year’s published figures. Schools make more offers than seats because not everyone enrolls, so offers can exceed seats. Counts under 10 are suppressed (shown as “<10”).

How to read Applications / seat and where the outlook buckets come from is explained in our methodology.

Financials

^[8]^[9]

What this school has to spend, and what it spends it on. Spending is not a measure of quality. Schools serving more students with higher needs receive more money.

Spending

Total spend

$8.6MStudents: 230

17th percentile citywide

School-managed budget

$5.6MPositions: 43

23rd percentile citywide

Total spend per student

$37,346

68th percentile citywide · city median $33,357

Staffing costs

Principal’s salary

$203K

50th percentile citywide

Principal and assistant principals

$347KPositions: 2

19th percentile citywide

Teaching staff

$2.3MPositions: 22

15th percentile citywide

Where the school-managed budget goes

These five categories add up to the school-managed budget. They do not include the centrally-paid costs in total spend.

PositionsAvg eachBudget

Leadership2$174K$347K

HEAD OF SCHOOL1$203K$203K
AP - ORGANIZATION1$145K$145K

Teachers22$106K$2.3M

Pre K,3-K / SELF-CONTAINED SP ED2$128K$256K
K / WHOLE CLASS2$115K$231K
1 / WHOLE CLASS2$94K$188K
3,4,5 / SELF-CONTAINED SP ED1$139K$139K
2 / ICT - Special Ed Teacher1$138K$138K
2 / WHOLE CLASS1$128K$128K
3-K / WHOLE CLASS1$128K$128K
K,1,2 / SELF-CONTAINED SP ED1$128K$128K
Pre K / WHOLE CLASS1$128K$128K
MUSIC / WHOLE CLASS1$108K$108K
3 / WHOLE CLASS1$104K$104K
2 / ICT - General Ed Teacher1$96K$96K
4 / ICT - General Ed Teacher1$88K$88K
4 / REDUCED CLASS SIZE1$88K$88K
5 / ICT - General Ed Teacher1$88K$88K
5 / ICT - Special Ed Teacher1$88K$88K
5 / REDUCED CLASS SIZE1$88K$88K
ESL / WHOLE CLASS1$88K$88K
PHYSICAL EDUCATION / WHOLE CLASS1$40K$40K

Support staff18$74K$1.3M

IEP-CRISIS MANAGEMENT(CIT)7$49K$341K
CLASSROOM - Special Ed4$69K$278K
Guidance Counselor1$139K$139K
INTERVENTION / PREVENTION / PULL-OUT - Special Ed1$137K$137K
School Aides and Other Support Staff1$120K$120K
SPEECH / PULL-OUT - Special Ed1$117K$117K
SPEECH / PUSH-IN -special ed1$117K$117K
School Secretary1$55K$55K
PRE-K1$23K$23K

Programs and extra time$998K

Absence Coverage$248K
AFTER/BEFORE SCHOOL STUDENT PROGRAMS$237K
People Working Partial Year$219K
IEP-CRISIS MANAGEMENT(CIT)$100K
LITERACY COACH1$88K$88K
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT$82K
PARENT INVOLVEMENT$11K
Not Available$7,762
PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES$3,664

Supplies and services$594K

Educational Consultants$235K
Supplies - General$155K
Non-Contractual Services$137K
Educational Software$20K
Equipment - General$19K
Transportation of Pupils - Contractual$13K
School Funded Copier$7,812
Data Processing Repair - Contractual$6,660
Transportation of Staff - Non-Contract$2,000
Library Books$1,206

Total43$130K$5.6M

Location & commute

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