School Overview
P.S. 251, also known as the Paerdegat School, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the Bergen Beach/Flatlands neighborhood of Brooklyn. The school is known for its strong emphasis on creating a nurturing and supportive environment, focusing on foundational academic skills while integrating social-emotional learning to help students develop both intellectually and personally. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, prioritizing literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking through a structured and collaborative classroom approach.

Beyond the classroom, P.S. 251 is deeply rooted in the local community, maintaining an active Parents’ Association and a welcoming atmosphere for families. The school typically offers various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs intended to foster student engagement and personal growth. By maintaining a balance between rigorous academic expectations and a holistic focus on child development, P.S. 251 strives to prepare its graduates for success in middle school and beyond, all while fostering a sense of pride and belonging within the Brooklyn community.
329
Total Students
23.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 251 PAERDEGAT
Demographic Student Count
White7
Hispanic48
Black224
Asian10
Two or More6
American Indian28
Pacific Islander6
  • Black
    224 (68.1%)
  • Hispanic
    48 (14.6%)
  • American Indian
    28 (8.5%)
  • Asian
    10 (3.0%)
  • White
    7 (2.1%)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (1.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #22
Phone: (718)251-4110
Website: http://www.ps251.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 283
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 24
Kindergarten 46
Grade 1 46
Grade 2 45
Grade 3 63
Grade 4 64
Grade 5 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 251 PAERDEGAT
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten24
Kindergarten46
Grade 146
Grade 245
Grade 363
Grade 464
Grade 541
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 251 PAERDEGAT
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16750.8%
Male16249.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)