P.S. 231 serves 301 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 231 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
P.S. 231's student population of 301 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.S. 231 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
n/a
1%
Asian
25%
10%
Hispanic
20%
29%
Black
17%
16%
White
36%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
53%
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 P.S. 231 often compared to?
How many students attend P.S. 231?
301 students attend P.S. 231.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of P.S. 231 students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 231?
P.S. 231 has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 231 offer ?
P.S. 231 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 231 part of?
P.S. 231 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 231 located?
P.S. 231 is located in the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 8 other public schools located in Borough Park.
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