Ps 231 serves 302 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 231 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps 231's student population of 302 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ps 231 is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
24%
10%
Hispanic
19%
29%
Black
18%
16%
White
37%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ps 231 often compared to?
Ps 231is often viewed alongside schools like Ps 141 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ps 231?
302 students attend Ps 231.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Ps 231 students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 231?
Ps 231 has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 231 offer ?
Ps 231 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 231 part of?
Ps 231 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
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