P.S. Q4 serves 505 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 Asian and Black), 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: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. Q4 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
P.S. Q4's student population of 505 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.S. Q4 is 0.76, 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
5:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
31%
10%
Hispanic
25%
29%
Black
25%
16%
White
15%
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
76%
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. Q4 often compared to?
How many students attend P.S. Q4?
505 students attend P.S. Q4.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of P.S. Q4 students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. Q4?
P.S. Q4 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. Q4 offer ?
P.S. Q4 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. Q4 part of?
P.S. Q4 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/13/2021
My child has been attending since 3K. The teachers and staff are caring and warm individuals that make my child feel welcome. They are extremely tentative to the child''s needs and help as best they can. Love it here.
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