Ps 811 Connie Lekas School serves 294 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 811 Connie Lekas School 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 811 Connie Lekas School's student population of 294 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ps 811 Connie Lekas School is 0.67, which is less 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
6:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
28%
29%
Black
48%
16%
White
13%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
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
How many students attend Ps 811 Connie Lekas School?
294 students attend Ps 811 Connie Lekas School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Ps 811 Connie Lekas School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 811 Connie Lekas School?
Ps 811 Connie Lekas School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 811 Connie Lekas School offer ?
Ps 811 Connie Lekas School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 811 Connie Lekas School part of?
Ps 811 Connie Lekas School is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
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