P.S. 235 Lenox School

525 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn, NY, 11203-2014
Tel: (718)773-4869
Grades: PK-8 | 1,346 students
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SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS:
  • P.S. 235 Lenox School serves 1,346 students in grades PK-8.
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the NY state average of 13:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body.
  • P.S. 235 Lenox School is one of 329 public elementary schools within Brooklyn, and operates within the New York City Geographic #18 School District.
Source: 2011 NCES data, NY Dept. of Educ.
P.S. 235 Lenox School
Grades Offered Grades PK-8
Total Students 1,346 students
% Male / % Female 45% / 55%
Total Classroom Teachers 72 teachers
Students by Grade
 
 
This School
(NY) School Average
Student : Teacher Ratio 19:1 13:1
 
This School
(NY) School Average
% American Indian		 n/a 1%
% Asian		 1% 8%
% Hispanic		 3% 23%
% Black		 95% 20%
% White		 1% 49%
Unknown		 n/a n/a
 
 
This School
(NY) School Average
% Eligible for Free Lunch 63% 41%
% Eligible for Reduced Lunch 12% 7%
School Statewide Performance View Education Department Test Scores
School District Name New York City Geographic #18 School District

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Grades: PK-8 | 0 mi. away
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Grades: 6-12 | 0.3 mi. away
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Grades: KG-5 | 0.4 mi. away

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