P.S. 309 The George E. Wibecan Preparatory Academy

P.S. 309 The George E. Wibecan Preparatory Academy is a small elementary school in Brooklyn, serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade. With an enrollment of 167 students, it offers a notably intimate learning environment, significantly smaller than most city schools. The school serves a high proportion of students with elevated needs, including a very high percentage of economically needy students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities. Academically, the school's English Language Arts proficiency rate of 65% is above the citywide median, while its Math proficiency rate of 46% is below the median but above the 25th percentile. The school maintains an excellent safety record with a 0% suspension rate, and teachers report a strong sense of student safety within the building. Parents express overwhelmingly positive sentiment, with 100% satisfaction reported in recent surveys, highlighting strong relationships and a supportive community. The school's mission emphasizes cultivating a learning community that fosters lifelong learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving. It also offers practical support for families, including early drop-off and free after-school programs.