P.s. 811 Connie Lekas School serves 268 students in grades 6-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 811 Connie Lekas School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 811 Connie Lekas School's student population of 268 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 811 Connie Lekas School is 0.69, 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
5:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
28%
30%
Black
46%
16%
White
12%
40%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend P.s. 811 Connie Lekas School?
268 students attend P.s. 811 Connie Lekas School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of P.s. 811 Connie Lekas School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 811 Connie Lekas School?
P.s. 811 Connie Lekas School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 811 Connie Lekas School offer ?
P.s. 811 Connie Lekas School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 811 Connie Lekas School part of?
P.s. 811 Connie Lekas School is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 811 Connie Lekas School located?
P.s. 811 Connie Lekas School is located in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 9 other public schools located in Sheepshead Bay.
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