Serving 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 251 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 251 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
P.S. 251's student population of 245 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 251 ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 251 is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1180 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
10%
29%
Black
69%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 251's ranking?
P.S. 251 is ranked #1180 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 251 often compared to?
P.S. 251is often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 181 Brookfield, P.S. 176 Cambria Heights by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 251?
245 students attend P.S. 251.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of P.S. 251 students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 251?
P.S. 251 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 251 offer ?
P.S. 251 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 251 part of?
P.S. 251 is part of New York City Geographic District #29 School District.
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