Ps 140 serves 318 students in grades Kindergarten-9.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 140 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps 140's student population of 318 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ps 140 is 0.54, 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
4:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
30%
29%
Black
61%
16%
White
4%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
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
What schools are Ps 140 often compared to?
How many students attend Ps 140?
318 students attend Ps 140.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Ps 140 students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 140?
Ps 140 has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 140 offer ?
Ps 140 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 140 part of?
Ps 140 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
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