P.S. 255 School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 404 students in grade levels that do not adhere into a traditional K-12 system
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 158-40 76th Rd, Flushing, NY 11366
- Principal or Admin: Richard Marowitz
School Operational Details
- Special Education School
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 404
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 119.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 3.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 335 (82.9%)
- Females: 69 (17.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 4 | 1.0% |
| Black | 56 | 13.9% |
| Asian | 89 | 22.0% |
| Hispanic | 145 | 35.9% |
| White | 110 | 27.2% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 6 | 1.5% |
| Ungraded | 398 | 98.5% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 41-50%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
92.0%
State:
93.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
18.0%
District:
11.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
42.0%
District:
45.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
3.0%
District:
12.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
5.0%
District:
14.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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