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PS 249 Caton (The)

Brooklyn, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District #17

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About PS 249 Caton (The)

Located in Brooklyn, New York, PS 249 Caton (The) is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 663 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Brooklyn. With about 56 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 11.8 students per teacher. New York City Geographic District #17 runs 48 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Kings County. There are 839 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	18 Marlborough Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Phone	(718) 282-8828
School district	New York City Geographic District #17
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	663
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	56
Students per teacher	11.8
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 360009502763). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Brooklyn College AcademyPublic · Grades 9 to 12Brooklyn · 0.3 mi PS 245Public · Grades PreK to 5Brooklyn · 0.4 mi MS 839Public · Grades 6 to 8Brooklyn · 0.4 mi PS 889Public · Grades PreK to 5Brooklyn · 0.4 mi High School for Youth and Community Development at ErasmusPublic · Grades 9 to 12Brooklyn · 0.4 mi Academy of Hospitality and TourismPublic · Grades 9 to 12Brooklyn · 0.4 mi Acad for College Prep and Career ExpPublic · Grades 6 to 12Brooklyn · 0.4 mi High School for Service and Learning at ErasmusPublic · Grades 9 to 12Brooklyn · 0.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 249 Caton (The) serve?

PS 249 Caton (The) serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 249 Caton (The)?

PS 249 Caton (The) reported 663 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 249 Caton (The)?

About 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 663 students and 56 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 249 Caton (The) a public or charter school?

PS 249 Caton (The) is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 249 Caton (The) in?

PS 249 Caton (The) is part of New York City Geographic District #17. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-17/

Where is PS 249 Caton (The) located?

PS 249 Caton (The) is at 18 Marlborough Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226. The phone number is (718) 282-8828.

How many other schools are near PS 249 Caton (The)?

There are 839 other schools within 5 miles of PS 249 Caton (The) in our directory.