P.s. 141

P.s. 141 serves 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and 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-8
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

P.s. 141's student population of 382 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
382 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of P.s. 141 is 0.68, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in P.s. 141 and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
5%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in P.s. 141 and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
37%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in P.s. 141 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
40%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in P.s. 141 and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
15%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in P.s. 141 and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in P.s. 141.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of P.s. 141 and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in P.s. 141 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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What schools are P.s. 141 often compared to?
P.s. 141is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 231 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.s. 141?
382 students attend P.s. 141.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of P.s. 141 students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 141?
P.s. 141 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 141 offer ?
P.s. 141 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 141 part of?
In what neighborhood is P.s. 141 located?
P.s. 141 is located in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in Prospect Lefferts Gardens.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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