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#2404 of 4,742 schools in NY
Based on limited data
PS 255
Elementary School · NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
158-40 76TH RD, Flushing, NY 11366
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 41 schools in Flushing. Learn more
Enrollment
558
Student-Teacher
4.7:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
558
Student-Teacher
4.7:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#2,404 of 4,742
In Flushing
#37 of 45
public schools
In district
#3 of 58
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
Academic performance
8.2 / 10
Excellent
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PS 255
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About PS 255
PS 255 is a public elementary school in Flushing, NY, part of NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75. PS 255 serves approximately 558 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 255 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,404 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
- This school 6.2 · Average
- District avg 5.2
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 4.7:1 students to teachers, PS 255 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
56% of students at PS 255 were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
84.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How PS 255 Compares
See how PS 255 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
158-40 76TH RD, Flushing, NY 11366
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 255 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 165 EDITH K BERGTRAUM (rated 7.8/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS/MS 200 MAGNET SCHOOL-GLOBAL STUDI (rated 7.4/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SOLOMON SCHECHTER SCHOOL OF QUEENS (rated 6.8/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Flushing, see our Flushing schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11366 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$117,402
Median Home Value
$950,200
Median Rent
$2,101/mo
Population
12,967
College Educated
52%
Homeownership
68.1%
Avg Commute
46.1 min
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Median Age
42.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 255
What grades does PS 255 serve?
PS 255 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend PS 255?
PS 255 has an enrollment of approximately 558 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 255?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 255 is 4.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 255 rank in NY?
PS 255 ranks #2,404 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 255's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 255 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is PS 255 a charter school?
No, PS 255 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 255 a Title I school?
No, PS 255 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 255?
84.2% of students at PS 255 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 558
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 118
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 84.2%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.3%
- Phone
- (718) 380-1247
Resources & Links
District
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75- Schools in District
- 59
- District Rank
- #3 of 58
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