P.S. 221 Tossaint L'ouverture serves 709 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
709 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
94%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
87%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Chancellor's Office School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend P.S. 221 Tossaint L'ouverture?
709 students attend P.S. 221 Tossaint L'ouverture.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of P.S. 221 Tossaint L'ouverture students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 221 Tossaint L'ouverture?
P.S. 221 Tossaint L'ouverture has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 221 Tossaint L'ouverture offer ?
P.S. 221 Tossaint L'ouverture offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is P.S. 221 Tossaint L'ouverture part of?
P.S. 221 Tossaint L'ouverture is part of New York City Chancellor's Office School District.
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