School Overview
PS 993, located at 85-15 258th Street in Floral Park, Queens, is a public elementary school serving the local community within the New York City Department of Education system. As a newer addition to the district's educational landscape, the school is designed to provide a foundational learning environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school operates with a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages student growth, social-emotional development, and academic achievement.

The facility in Floral Park serves as a hub for neighborhood families, emphasizing collaboration between educators, students, and parents to create a well-rounded educational experience. Like many schools in this district, PS 993 incorporates modern instructional strategies and resources to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By prioritizing a structured curriculum alongside opportunities for enrichment, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition through their formative elementary years and progress toward middle school.
636
Total Students
119.5
Full-Time Teachers
5.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 993
Demographic Student Count
White126
Hispanic227
Black100
Asian156
Two or More5
American Indian17
Pacific Islander5
  • Hispanic
    227 (35.7%)
  • Asian
    156 (24.5%)
  • White
    126 (19.8%)
  • Black
    100 (15.7%)
  • American Indian
    17 (2.7%)
  • Two or More
    5 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
Phone: (718)831-4040
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 636
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 119.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.3
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 537
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 56
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 22
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 13
Grade 5 4
Grade 6 19
Grade 7 14
Grade 8 20
Grade 9 5
Grade 10 7
Grade 11 3
Grade 12 3
Ungraded 444

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 993
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten56
Grade 114
Grade 222
Grade 312
Grade 413
Grade 54
Grade 619
Grade 714
Grade 820
Grade 95
Grade 107
Grade 113
Grade 123
Ungraded444
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 993
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female18128.5%
Male45571.5%
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