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P.s. 140

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P.s. 140 serves 331 students in grades Kindergarten-11.

The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), 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: Kindergarten-11
Enrollment: 331 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

P.s. 140 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

P.s. 140's student population of 331 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-11
(Supplemental Virtual)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	P.s. 140
Kind	18
1	37
2	17
3	17
4	27
5	21
6	27
7	42
8	28
10	4
11	5
Not Listed	88

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Total Students

331 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 140
2023	318
2022	318
2021	341
2020	336
2019	336
2018	288
2017	288
2016	259
2015	265
2014	272
2013	298
2012	265
2011	292
2010	284
2009	302

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

66 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 140
2023	71
2022	72
2021	66
2020	65
2019	65
2018	52
2017	52
2016	41
2015	45
2014	44
2013	49
2012	60
2011	66
2010	57
2009	60

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School Rankings

The of P.s. 140 is 0.56, 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.

This School

State Level (NY)

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 140	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	4:1	11:1	5:1
2022	4:1	11:1	5:1
2021	5:1	12:1	6:1
2020	5:1	13:1	5:1
2019	5:1	13:1	5:1
2018	6:1	14:1	5:1
2017	6:1	13:1	5:1
2016	6:1	14:1	5:1
2015	6:1	14:1	5:1
2014	6:1	14:1	5:1
2013	6:1	14:1	5:1
2012	4:1	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. 140	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	1%	1%	2%
2022	1%	1%	2%
2021	2%	1%	2%
2020	2%	1%	2%
2019	2%	1%	2%
2018	1%	2%	1%
2017	1%	2%	1%
2014	1%	1%	1%
2013	1%	1%	2%

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Asian

10%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	P.s. 140	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	6%	10%	10%
2022	3%	10%	9%
2021	3%	10%	9%
2020	2%	9%	8%
2019	2%	9%	8%
2018	2%	9%	7%
2017	2%	9%	7%
2016	2%	9%	7%
2015	1%	9%	7%
2014	1%	9%	7%
2012	1%	9%	6%
2011	2%	8%	6%
2010	1%	8%	5%
2009	1%	9%	5%
2008	1%	8%	5%

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Hispanic

33%

30%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 140	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	27%	29%	41%
2022	30%	29%	41%
2021	29%	28%	41%
2020	26%	27%	40%
2019	26%	27%	40%
2018	23%	26%	40%
2017	23%	26%	40%
2016	26%	26%	40%
2015	25%	25%	40%
2014	27%	25%	39%
2013	25%	24%	38%
2012	25%	23%	37%
2011	25%	22%	37%
2010	20%	22%	36%
2009	22%	21%	35%

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Black

58%

16%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 140	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	62%	16%	33%
2022	61%	16%	34%
2021	62%	17%	35%
2020	68%	17%	36%
2019	68%	17%	36%
2018	70%	17%	38%
2017	70%	17%	38%
2016	68%	18%	38%
2015	71%	18%	39%
2014	68%	18%	39%
2013	70%	18%	40%
2012	71%	18%	42%
2011	70%	19%	43%
2010	74%	19%	43%
2009	75%	19%	44%

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White

40%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 140	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	3%	40%	12%
2022	4%	41%	13%
2021	3%	41%	13%
2020	1%	43%	13%
2019	1%	43%	13%
2018	3%	44%	14%
2017	3%	44%	14%
2016	3%	44%	14%
2015	3%	45%	13%
2014	2%	46%	14%
2013	2%	47%	13%
2012	3%	48%	14%
2011	3%	49%	13%
2010	4%	51%	15%
2009	2%	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. 140	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	1%	4%	1%
2022	1%	3%
2021	1%	3%
2020	1%	3%
2019	1%	3%
2018	1%	2%
2017	1%	2%
2016	1%	2%
2014	1%	1%
2013	2%	1%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.56

0.72

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 140	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	0.54	0.73	0.70
2022	0.54	0.72	0.70
2021	0.53	0.72	0.70
2020	0.47	0.71	0.70
2019	0.47	0.71	0.70
2018	0.46	0.71	0.68
2017	0.46	0.71	0.68
2016	0.47	0.70	0.68
2015	0.44	0.70	0.67
2014	0.47	0.69	0.68
2013	0.45	0.69	0.68
2012	0.44	0.68	0.67
2011	0.46	0.68	0.67
2010	0.41	0.66	0.67
2009	0.40	0.66	0.67

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

95%

54%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	P.s. 140	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	93%	53%	87%
2022	93%	51%	86%
2021	92%	52%	87%
2020	88%	50%	84%
2019	88%	50%	84%
2018	69%	48%	61%
2017	69%	48%	61%
2016	68%	44%	60%
2015	74%	45%	61%
2014	99%	42%	94%
2012	95%	42%	64%

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Eligible for (17-18)

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2018)
Year	P.s. 140	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2018	1%	5%	1%
2017	1%	5%	1%
2016	1%	5%	1%
2011	4%	7%	4%
2008	1%	8%	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

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are P.s. 140 often compared to?

P.s. 140is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 231, P.s. 141 by visitors of our site.

How many students attend P.s. 140?

331 students attend P.s. 140.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

58% of P.s. 140 students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 140?

P.s. 140 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.

What grades does P.s. 140 offer ?

P.s. 140 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-11 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is P.s. 140 part of?

P.s. 140 is part of New York City Special Schools - District 75.

In what neighborhood is P.s. 140 located?

P.s. 140 is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: Kindergarten-11
Enrollment: 331 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education