P.S. 958 serves 50 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.S. 958's student population of 50 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
50 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.S. 958 is 0.58, 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
8:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
60%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
24%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend P.S. 958?
50 students attend P.S. 958.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of P.S. 958 students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 958?
P.S. 958 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 958 offer ?
P.S. 958 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is P.S. 958 part of?
P.S. 958 is part of New York City Geographic District #15 School District.
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