Very Good
#1663 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 35% in state
PS 251
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #29 · Springfield Gardens, NY
A New York City Geographic District #29 elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
144-51 ARTHUR ST, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
- Math 56% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at PS 251 score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 59% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where PS 251 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 70Excellent Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,766
Median home value
$631,700
Median rent
$2,038/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11413; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 52Enrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| PS 181 BrookfieldEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| PS 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the)Enrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| Cynthia Jenkins SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 274 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New York City Geographic District #29
- Schools in district
- 46
- Rank in district
- #13 of 46
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
PS 251 is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 251
PS 251 is a public elementary school in Springfield Gardens, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #29, serving approximately 223 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,663 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 251
What grades does PS 251 serve?
PS 251 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 251?
PS 251 has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 251?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 251 is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 251 rank in NY?
PS 251 ranks #1,663 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 251's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 251 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at PS 251?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 251 has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 251 a charter school?
No, PS 251 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 251 a Title I school?
No, PS 251 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 251?
76.7% of students at PS 251 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 223
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.3%
- Phone
- (718) 276-2745
- Area population (ZIP 11413)
- 45,072
- Area average commute
- 47.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11413; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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