P.s. 231 serves 352 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 231's student population of 352 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
352 students
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
School Motto
One school, five sites: that is the motto that we live by at P231K.
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 231 is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
29%
10%
Hispanic
22%
31%
Black
14%
15%
White
33%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are P.s. 231 often compared to?
How many students attend P.s. 231?
352 students attend P.s. 231.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of P.s. 231 students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 231?
P.s. 231 has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 231 offer ?
P.s. 231 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is P.s. 231 part of?
P.s. 231 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 231 located?
P.s. 231 is located in the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 8 other public schools located in Borough Park.
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