P.s. 224 (2025-26 Ranking)

252-12 72nd Ave
Bellerose, NY 11426

P.s. 224 serves 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.

The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 456 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

P.s. 224 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

P.s. 224's student population of 456 students has grown by 15% over five school years.

The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	P.s. 224
Pre-K	55
Kind	36
1	51
2	32
3	29
4	39
5	22
6	4
7	7
8	6
Not Listed	175

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Total Students

456 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 224
2023	450
2022	391
2021	391
2020	396
2019	396
2018	416
2017	416
2016	420
2015	434
2014	442
2013	443
2012	437
2011	448
2010	430
2009	420

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

75 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 224
2023	69
2022	57
2021	56
2020	89
2019	89
2018	88
2017	88
2016	86
2015	85
2014	74
2013	79
2012	87
2011	100
2010	83
2009	91

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School Motto

Every Child based on individual needs will be given Every Opportunity to become as independent as possible Every Day!

School Rankings

The of P.s. 224 is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (NY)

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 224	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	7:1	11:1	5:1
2022	7:1	11:1	5:1
2021	7:1	12:1	6:1
2020	4:1	13:1	5:1
2019	4:1	13:1	5:1
2018	5:1	14:1	5:1
2017	5:1	13:1	5:1
2016	5:1	14:1	5:1
2015	5:1	14:1	5:1
2014	6:1	14:1	5:1
2013	6:1	14:1	5:1
2012	5:1	14:1	5:1
2011	4:1	13:1	5:1
2010	5:1	13:1	5:1
2009	5:1	13:1	5:1

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American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	P.s. 224	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	10%	1%	2%
2022	6%	1%	2%
2021	7%	1%	2%
2020	18%	1%	2%
2019	18%	1%	2%
2018	9%	2%	1%
2017	9%	2%	1%
2016	4%	1%	1%
2015	3%	1%	1%
2014	5%	1%	1%
2013	3%	1%	2%

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Asian

30%

10%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 224	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	29%	10%	10%
2022	28%	10%	9%
2021	29%	10%	9%
2020	22%	9%	8%
2019	22%	9%	8%
2018	20%	9%	7%
2017	20%	9%	7%
2016	18%	9%	7%
2015	18%	9%	7%
2014	18%	9%	7%
2013	20%	9%	6%
2012	17%	9%	6%
2011	18%	8%	6%
2010	14%	8%	5%
2009	15%	9%	5%

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Hispanic

37%

30%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 224	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	35%	29%	41%
2022	37%	29%	41%
2021	36%	28%	41%
2020	30%	27%	40%
2019	30%	27%	40%
2018	31%	26%	40%
2017	31%	26%	40%
2016	31%	26%	40%
2015	31%	25%	40%
2014	32%	25%	39%
2013	30%	24%	38%
2012	29%	23%	37%
2011	32%	22%	37%
2010	29%	22%	36%
2009	26%	21%	35%

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Black

14%

16%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 224	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	14%	16%	33%
2022	17%	16%	34%
2021	16%	17%	35%
2020	19%	17%	36%
2019	19%	17%	36%
2018	25%	17%	38%
2017	25%	17%	38%
2016	30%	18%	38%
2015	32%	18%	39%
2014	29%	18%	39%
2013	29%	18%	40%
2012	32%	18%	42%
2011	34%	19%	43%
2010	35%	19%	43%
2009	36%	19%	44%

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White

40%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 224	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	10%	40%	12%
2022	10%	41%	13%
2021	10%	41%	13%
2020	9%	43%	13%
2019	9%	43%	13%
2018	13%	44%	14%
2017	13%	44%	14%
2016	14%	44%	14%
2015	14%	45%	13%
2014	16%	46%	14%
2013	17%	47%	13%
2012	18%	48%	14%
2011	14%	49%	13%
2010	20%	51%	15%
2009	21%	51%	14%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	P.s. 224	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	2%	4%	1%
2022	2%	3%
2021	2%	3%
2020	2%	3%
2019	2%	3%
2018	2%	2%
2017	2%	2%
2016	3%	2%
2015	2%	2%
2013	1%	1%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.75

0.72

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 224	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	0.76	0.73	0.70
2022	0.75	0.72	0.70
2021	0.75	0.72	0.70
2020	0.79	0.71	0.70
2019	0.79	0.71	0.70
2018	0.78	0.71	0.68
2017	0.78	0.71	0.68
2016	0.77	0.70	0.68
2015	0.76	0.70	0.67
2014	0.77	0.69	0.68
2013	0.77	0.69	0.68
2012	0.76	0.68	0.67
2011	0.74	0.68	0.67
2010	0.74	0.66	0.67
2009	0.74	0.66	0.67

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

75%

54%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	P.s. 224	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	74%	53%	87%
2022	73%	51%	86%
2021	74%	52%	87%
2020	69%	50%	84%
2019	69%	50%	84%
2018	48%	48%	61%
2017	48%	48%	61%
2016	50%	44%	60%
2015	50%	45%	61%
2014	86%	42%	94%
2012	61%	42%	64%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	P.s. 224	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	1%	3%
2022	1%	3%
2021	1%	3%
2020	1%	4%
2019	1%	4%
2018	1%	5%	1%
2017	1%	5%	1%
2016	1%	5%	1%
2015	1%	6%	1%
2012	9%	7%	5%
2011	5%	7%	4%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

New York City Special Schools - District 75

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend P.s. 224?

456 students attend P.s. 224.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

37% of P.s. 224 students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 224?

P.s. 224 has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.

What grades does P.s. 224 offer ?

P.s. 224 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is P.s. 224 part of?

P.s. 224 is part of New York City Special Schools - District 75.

In what neighborhood is P.s. 224 located?

P.s. 224 is located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Bellerose, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Jamaica.