PS 249 CATON (THE)
Regular School · BROOKLYN, NY
PS 249 CATON (THE) is a regular school school in BROOKLYN, New York, serving grades PK–05 with 663 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 11.8:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 300 | 45% |
| Black or African American | 256 | 39% |
| White | 47 | 7% |
| Asian | 39 | 6% |
| Two or more races | 11 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 663 | 327M / 335F |
English Language Learners: 168 (25% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2020-2021)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 50.0% -5.2pp | 55.2% | 283 |
| Science Proficiency | 85-89% | — | 90 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 663 | 100% |
Contact & Location
18 MARLBOROUGH RD
BROOKLYN, NY 11226
Phone: (718)282-8828
http://www.catonschool.comOther Schools in District
- BROOKLYN ARTS AND SCIENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elementary
- DR JACQUELINE PEEK-DAVIS SCHOOL Elementary
- MS 394 Elementary
- NEW BRIDGES ELEMENTARY Elementary
- NORMA ADAMS CLEMONS ACADEMY Elementary
- PS 138 Elementary
- PS 161 CROWN (THE) Elementary
- PS 181 Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 11226) → CensusDepth.com
- New York population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- New York teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
360009502763
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD