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P.S. 255

158-40 76th Rd
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
P.S. 255 serves 538 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), 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: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 255's student population of 538 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
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The diversity score of P.S. 255 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
25%
10%
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Hispanic
38%
29%
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Black
11%
16%
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White
20%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.75
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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What schools are P.S. 255 often compared to?
P.S. 255is often viewed alongside schools like P.S. Q4, P.S. 177 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.S. 255?
538 students attend P.S. 255.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of P.S. 255 students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 20% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 4% 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-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 255 part of?

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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