Ps 255

Public, Alternative K-12

 158-40 76th Rd
       Flushing, NY  11366


(718) 380-1247

District: Nyc Special Schools - District 75

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $88,919 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  4.6 Help
Number of students:  538

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
37.9%
Asian:
25.5%
White:
19.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.6% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Ps 255 is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (37.9%), Asian (25.5%), White (19.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 255 is 4.6, which is the 6th best among 0 alternative schools in the Nyc Special Schools - District 75. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 255 is $88,919, which is the 5th highest among 0 alternative schools in the Nyc Special Schools - District 75.
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Enrollment information for Ps 255

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 119 178 4 61 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1990 113 157 3 57 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1991 114 169 2 52 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1992 49 75 5 28 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1993 50 77 10 28 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1994 43 81 13 33 1 n/a n/a 0 171
1995 47 104 17 52 3 n/a n/a 0 223
1996 47 104 17 52 3 n/a n/a 0 223
1997 44 98 23 60 7 n/a n/a 0 232
1998 46 103 25 65 9 n/a n/a 0 248
1999 48 112 36 80 1 n/a n/a 0 277
2000 55 123 44 80 3 n/a n/a 0 305
2001 60 116 55 73 1 n/a n/a 0 305
2002 61 92 47 80 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2003 61 92 47 80 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2004 83 91 48 77 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2005 91 79 59 81 1 n/a n/a 0 311
2006 98 73 61 86 1 n/a n/a 0 319
2007 91 56 76 102 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2008 104 49 77 103 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2009 106 57 84 130 4 n/a n/a 0 381
2010 110 56 89 145 4 n/a n/a 0 404
2011 94 55 94 156 3 0 0 0 402
2012 106 57 78 148 5 9 0 0 403
2013 98 57 85 150 4 10 12 0 416
2014 102 57 89 155 3 0 7 0 413
2015 115 50 82 169 4 0 5 0 425
2016 111 45 83 165 6 0 4 0 414
2017 130 46 74 155 6 3 6 0 420
2018 123 41 77 153 6 2 6 0 408
2019 120 43 83 164 4 1 6 0 421
2020 104 48 87 158 5 1 13 0 416
2021 101 61 110 165 4 1 9 0 451
2022 101 62 109 172 5 2 11 0 462
2023 106 57 137 204 11 0 23 0 538

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ps 255

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 362 64.0 5.6 n/a
1990 330 63.0 5.2 n/a
1991 337 61.0 5.5 n/a
1992 157 43.0 3.6 n/a
1993 165 35.0 4.7 n/a
1994 171 49.0 3.5 n/a
1995 223 53.0 4.2 n/a
1996 223 53.0 4.2 n/a
1997 232 68.0 3.4 0
1998 248 64.0 3.9 0
1999 277 67.1 4.1 63.5
2000 305 58.0 5.3 72.5
2001 305 75.6 4.0 70.2
2002 280 n/a n/a n/a
2003 280 n/a n/a n/a
2004 299 n/a n/a n/a
2005 311 n/a n/a 0
2006 319 96.0 3.3 65.5
2007 325 96.0 3.4 70.8
2008 333 104.0 3.2 62.2
2009 381 113.0 3.4 0
2010 404 119.0 3.3 n/a
2011 402 128.3 3.1 55
2012 403 123.0 3.2 62.3
2013 416 121.0 3.4 0
2014 413 125.0 3.3 98.1
2015 425 104.0 4.0 45.9
2016 414 96.0 4.3 48.1
2017 420 124.2 3.3 47.1
2018 408 99.0 4.1 76.7
2019 421 98.2 4.2 77.9
2020 416 98.0 4.2 81.3
2021 451 104.0 4.3 80.3
2022 462 113.0 4.0 78.1
2023 538 116.8 4.6 81.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ps 255

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 362 64.0 5.6 n/a
1990 330 63.0 5.2 n/a
1991 337 61.0 5.5 n/a
1992 157 43.0 3.6 n/a
1993 165 35.0 4.7 n/a
1994 171 49.0 3.5 n/a
1995 223 53.0 4.2 n/a
1996 223 53.0 4.2 n/a
1997 232 68.0 3.4 0
1998 248 64.0 3.9 0
1999 277 67.1 4.1 63.5
2000 305 58.0 5.3 72.5
2001 305 75.6 4.0 70.2
2002 280 n/a n/a n/a
2003 280 n/a n/a n/a
2004 299 n/a n/a n/a
2005 311 n/a n/a 0
2006 319 96.0 3.3 65.5
2007 325 96.0 3.4 70.8
2008 333 104.0 3.2 62.2
2009 381 113.0 3.4 0
2010 404 119.0 3.3 n/a
2011 402 128.3 3.1 55
2012 403 123.0 3.2 62.3
2013 416 121.0 3.4 0
2014 413 125.0 3.3 98.1
2015 425 104.0 4.0 45.9
2016 414 96.0 4.3 48.1
2017 420 124.2 3.3 47.1
2018 408 99.0 4.1 76.7
2019 421 98.2 4.2 77.9
2020 416 98.0 4.2 81.3
2021 451 104.0 4.3 80.3
2022 462 113.0 4.0 78.1
2023 538 116.8 4.6 81.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ps 255

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $669 (0.7%) $92,251 (99.3%) $92,920
2020 $623 (0.7%) $92,528 (99.3%) $93,151
2021 $609 (0.7%) $87,845 (99.3%) $88,454
2022 $1,838 (2.1%) $87,080 (97.9%) $88,919

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ps 255

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students421538
 27.8%
African American4357
 32.6%
American Indian411
 175%
Asian83137
 65.1%
Hispanic164204
 24.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White120106
 11.7%
Two or More Races623
 283.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.9%81.6%
 3.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 538 students attended Ps 255.

Students at Ps 255 are 38% Hispanic, 25% Asian, 20% White, 11% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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