Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-12,
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 141 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 141's student population of 369 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ps 141 is 0.71, 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
5:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
30%
29%
Black
41%
16%
White
20%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
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 141?
369 students attend Ps 141.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Ps 141 students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 141?
Ps 141 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 141 offer ?
Ps 141 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 141 part of?
Ps 141 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
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