Ps 256 serves 484 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 256 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps 256's student population of 484 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ps 256 is 0.65, 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
4:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
32%
29%
Black
49%
16%
White
10%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
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
87%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ps 256 often compared to?
Ps 256is often viewed alongside schools like Ps 811 Mickey Mantle School, Ps Q4 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ps 256?
484 students attend Ps 256.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Ps 256 students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 256?
Ps 256 has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 256 offer ?
Ps 256 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 256 part of?
Ps 256 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
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