Serving 719 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 254 Dag Hammarskjold ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 719 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 254 Dag Hammarskjold serves a 0.3 square mile area in Brooklyn, NY, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes and the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 254 Dag Hammarskjold ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 254 Dag Hammarskjold's student population of 719 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
719 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Be Safe, Respectful, Responsible and Caring… It’s the 254 Way!
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
P.s. 254 Dag Hammarskjold ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 254 Dag Hammarskjold is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#898 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
23%
10%
Hispanic
9%
31%
Black
2%
15%
White
62%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 254 Dag Hammarskjold's ranking?
P.s. 254 Dag Hammarskjold is ranked #898 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 254 Dag Hammarskjold often compared to?
P.s. 254 Dag Hammarskjoldis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 195 Manhattan Beach, P.s. 52 Sheepshead Bay, P.s. 206 Joseph F Lamb by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 254 Dag Hammarskjold?
719 students attend P.s. 254 Dag Hammarskjold.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of P.s. 254 Dag Hammarskjold students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 254 Dag Hammarskjold?
P.s. 254 Dag Hammarskjold has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 254 Dag Hammarskjold offer ?
P.s. 254 Dag Hammarskjold offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 254 Dag Hammarskjold part of?
P.s. 254 Dag Hammarskjold is part of New York City Geographic District #22.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 254 Dag Hammarskjold located?
P.s. 254 Dag Hammarskjold is located in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 9 other public schools located in Sheepshead Bay.
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