Ps 255 serves 462 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 255 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps 255's student population of 462 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
462 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ps 255 is 0.75, which is more 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
4:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
24%
10%
Hispanic
37%
29%
Black
13%
16%
White
22%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ps 255 often compared to?
How many students attend Ps 255?
462 students attend Ps 255.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Ps 255 students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 255?
Ps 255 has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 255 offer ?
Ps 255 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 255 part of?
Ps 255 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
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