P.S. 133 William A. Butler is a public Pre-K and elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, located at 610 Baltic St, Brooklyn, NY 11217. The school's mission is to empower the leaders of today and tomorrow by helping to develop responsible, productive, and well-rounded citizens with strong critical thinking skills.
The curriculum includes literacy, math, science, and social studies. P.S. 133 William A. Butler supports students looking to perfect their craft and explore their creative passions. Students interested in science and technology may get involved with STEM. In addition, there is an auditorium where students learn to work together and develop the confidence to express their ideas in drama class and an in-house dance studio, where students learn from a cast member of the Walt Disney World Company.
William A. Butler provides dual language teaching in French or English. In 2011, the first dual language class began in one kindergarten class, and today, the program spans through 5th grade. Students are taught 50% of the time in the student's native language, and the other half of the daily instruction is in English.
The P.S. 133 William A. Butler community is safe and caring, providing outstanding education to all its students.
P.S. 133 - William A. Butler
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
610 Baltic St,
Brooklyn, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 13
School Details
Head of School
Principal - Ms. Heather D. Foster-mann
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Niche Grade
A-
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.6%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
18%
State Average
20%
Math
14%
State Average
22%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
644:1
Student Diversity
Female
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Hispanic
35.8%
Black
26.6%
White
25%
Two or more races
6.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/1/2021
Pre-k, so really 3 months in and liking it a lot. From teachers, to coordination, to personalized support, the school works as a cohesive unit. Sure the food could be better, but that's a good problem to be had.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/7/2025
Bullying is a serious, ongoing issue at P.S. 133, and the administration does very little to address it. Despite repeated incidents and documented reports from concerned parents, the school’s leadership responds with a disturbing level of apathy. The principal and staff seem more focused on minimizi...
9/20/2023
My oldest, now a senior in high school, attended this school from mid 2nd grade til 5th grade. She was struggling in PS321 beforehand and I transferred here to 133, where she improved and became a star student. Her teachers and staff were very supportive and amazing. My nieces and nephews attended a...
9/20/2023
So happy with the program and opportunity Daughter at PS 133! Great PTA involvement!
3/13/2022
My daughter was there since kindergarten. Unless you are a native speaker in the dual language program, there really doesn’t seem to be any plan for growth. It’s very blaze. As far as equity, it lacks sorely. Leadership does not address certain issues head-on ( it’s almost as if they do just enough...
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