P.S. 257 serves 248 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
248 students
Total Classroom Teachers (01-02)
25 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
68%
30%
Black
25%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
96%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Chancellor's Office School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend P.S. 257?
248 students attend P.S. 257.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of P.S. 257 students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does P.S. 257 offer ?
P.S. 257 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is P.S. 257 part of?
P.S. 257 is part of New York City Chancellor's Office School District.
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