P.S. 51 serves 199 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 51 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
P.S. 51's student population of 199 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.S. 51 is 0.71, 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
17:1
11:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
26%
10%
Hispanic
45%
29%
Black
11%
16%
White
10%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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. 51 often compared to?
P.S. 51is often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 56 Harry Eichler, P.S. 99 Kew Gardens by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.S. 51?
199 students attend P.S. 51.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of P.S. 51 students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 51?
P.S. 51 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 51 offer ?
P.S. 51 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 51 part of?
P.S. 51 is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
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