P.s. 138 serves 693 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 693 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 138 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 138's student population of 693 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 127 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
693 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 138 is 0.53, 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
5:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
63%
30%
Black
27%
16%
White
5%
40%
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
94%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are P.s. 138 often compared to?
P.s. 138is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.s. 138?
693 students attend P.s. 138.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of P.s. 138 students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 138?
P.s. 138 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 138 offer ?
P.s. 138 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 138 part of?
P.s. 138 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
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