Serving 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 251 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 251 serves an attendance zone of approximately 15 square miles in Springfield Gardens, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, and the furthest edge located about 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 251's student population of 217 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
217 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 251 ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 251 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
#1336 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
22%
31%
Black
62%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
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 is P.s. 251's ranking?
P.s. 251 is ranked #1336 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 251 often compared to?
P.s. 251is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 181 Brookfield, P.s. 176 Cambria Heights by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 251?
217 students attend P.s. 251.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of P.s. 251 students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 251?
P.s. 251 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 251 offer ?
P.s. 251 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 251 part of?
P.s. 251 is part of New York City Geographic District #29.
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