P.s. 224 serves 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 224 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 224's student population of 456 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Child based on individual needs will be given Every Opportunity to become as independent as possible Every Day!
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 224 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
6:1
11:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
30%
10%
Hispanic
37%
30%
Black
14%
16%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend P.s. 224?
456 students attend P.s. 224.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of P.s. 224 students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 224?
P.s. 224 has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 224 offer ?
P.s. 224 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 224 part of?
P.s. 224 is part of New York City Special Schools - District 75.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 224 located?
P.s. 224 is located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Bellerose, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Jamaica.
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