P.s. 256 serves 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.s. 256's student population of 538 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
The diversity score of P.s. 256 is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
30%
30%
Black
51%
15%
White
10%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What schools are P.s. 256 often compared to?
P.s. 256is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 811 Mickey Mantle School, P.s. Q4 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.s. 256?
538 students attend P.s. 256.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of P.s. 256 students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 256?
P.s. 256 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 256 offer ?
P.s. 256 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 256 part of?
P.s. 256 is part of New York City Special Schools - District 75.
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