Ps 51 serves 191 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 51 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Ps 51's student population of 191 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ps 51 is 0.67, 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
16:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
23%
10%
Hispanic
51%
29%
Black
9%
16%
White
14%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 51 often compared to?
Ps 51is often viewed alongside schools like Ps 56 Harry Eichler, Ps 99 Kew Gardens by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ps 51?
191 students attend Ps 51.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Ps 51 students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 51?
Ps 51 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 51 offer ?
Ps 51 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 51 part of?
Ps 51 is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
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