P.s. 255 serves 558 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 255 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 255's student population of 558 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
558 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 255 is 0.74, 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
1%
1%
Asian
27%
10%
Hispanic
39%
30%
Black
10%
16%
White
17%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
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
What schools are P.s. 255 often compared to?
How many students attend P.s. 255?
558 students attend P.s. 255.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of P.s. 255 students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 255?
P.s. 255 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 255 offer ?
P.s. 255 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 255 part of?
P.s. 255 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
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