PS 251 PAERDEGAT
329 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic | 48 |
| Black | 224 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More | 6 |
| American Indian | 28 |
| Pacific Islander | 6 |
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Black224 (68.1%)
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Hispanic48 (14.6%)
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American Indian28 (8.5%)
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Asian10 (3.0%)
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White7 (2.1%)
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Two or More6 (1.8%)
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Pacific Islander6 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 24 |
| Kindergarten | 46 |
| Grade 1 | 46 |
| Grade 2 | 45 |
| Grade 3 | 63 |
| Grade 4 | 64 |
| Grade 5 | 41 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 167 | 50.8% |
| Male | 162 | 49.2% |
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