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Christopher Avenue Community School

Brooklyn, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District #23

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About Christopher Avenue Community School

Located in Brooklyn, New York, Christopher Avenue Community School is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 297 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Brooklyn. With about 23.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.6 students per teacher. There are 727 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Kings County. New York City Geographic District #23 runs 28 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	51 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Phone	(718) 495-5761
School district	New York City Geographic District #23
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	297
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	23.6
Students per teacher	12.6
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Kings County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360012106288). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Uncommon Brownsville North Charter School NYCCharter · Grades K to 12Brooklyn · under 0.1 mi Brownsville Collaborative Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Brooklyn · 0.1 mi PS 298 Dr Betty ShabazzPublic · Grades PreK to 5Brooklyn · 0.1 mi PS 150 ChristopherPublic · Grades PreK to 5Brooklyn · 0.2 mi Trey Whitfield SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 8Brooklyn · 0.3 mi Gregory Jocko Jackson-Sports-ArtsPublic · Grades PreK to 5Brooklyn · 0.4 mi Ps/Is 155 Nicholas HerkimerPublic · Grades PreK to 8Brooklyn · 0.4 mi Achievement First Brownsville Charter SchoolCharter · Grades K to 12Brooklyn · 0.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Christopher Avenue Community School serve?

Christopher Avenue Community School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Christopher Avenue Community School?

Christopher Avenue Community School reported 297 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Christopher Avenue Community School?

About 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 297 students and 23.6 teachers in federal data.

Is Christopher Avenue Community School a public or charter school?

Christopher Avenue Community School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Christopher Avenue Community School in?

Christopher Avenue Community School is part of New York City Geographic District #23. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-23/

Where is Christopher Avenue Community School located?

Christopher Avenue Community School is at 51 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212. The phone number is (718) 495-5761.

How many other schools are near Christopher Avenue Community School?

There are 727 other schools within 5 miles of Christopher Avenue Community School in our directory.