P.s. 255 serves 552 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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- 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 552 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
552 students
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 255 is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
26%
10%
Hispanic
38%
31%
Black
10%
15%
White
15%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Nyc Special Schools - District 75
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are P.s. 255 often compared to?
How many students attend P.s. 255?
552 students attend P.s. 255.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of P.s. 255 students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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.
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