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P.S. 256

525 Convent Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
P.S. 256 serves 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority 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-12
  • Enrollment: 500 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 256's student population of 500 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
500 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
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The diversity score of P.S. 256 is 0.66, which is less 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
7%
10%
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Hispanic
33%
29%
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Black
47%
16%
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White
10%
40%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of P.S. 256 and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
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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. 256 often compared to?
P.S. 256is often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 811 Mickey Mantle School, P.S. Q4 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.S. 256?
500 students attend P.S. 256.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of P.S. 256 students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 256?
P.S. 256 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 256 offer ?
P.S. 256 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 256 part of?

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 500 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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