School Overview
PS Q811, also known as the Connie Lekas School, is a specialized District 75 school located in Little Neck, Queens. District 75 provides citywide educational, vocational, and behavioral support programs for students with significant disabilities, including autism, intellectual disabilities, and multiple developmental challenges. The school is dedicated to creating a structured and inclusive learning environment tailored to the unique physical, emotional, and academic needs of each student, often utilizing highly individualized education programs (IEPs) to foster student growth.

The school operates across multiple sites throughout the borough, with its Marathon Parkway location serving as a key hub for its community-based services. PS Q811 emphasizes functional life skills, social-emotional development, and communication strategies, preparing students for greater independence as they transition into adulthood. By integrating therapeutic services—such as speech, occupational, and physical therapy—directly into the daily curriculum, the school provides a comprehensive support system that aims to empower students to reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing educational setting.
528
Total Students
106.4
Full-Time Teachers
5.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS Q811
Demographic Student Count
White45
Hispanic139
Black177
Asian122
Two or More9
American Indian27
Pacific Islander9
  • Black
    177 (33.5%)
  • Hispanic
    139 (26.3%)
  • Asian
    122 (23.1%)
  • White
    45 (8.5%)
  • American Indian
    27 (5.1%)
  • Two or More
    9 (1.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    9 (1.7%)
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)224-8060
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 528
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 106.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 447
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 30
Grade 1 77
Grade 2 31
Grade 3 9
Grade 5 2
Grade 6 4
Grade 7 3
Grade 8 1
Grade 9 2
Grade 10 5
Grade 11 8
Grade 12 6
Ungraded 350

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS Q811
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten30
Grade 177
Grade 231
Grade 39
Grade 52
Grade 64
Grade 73
Grade 81
Grade 92
Grade 105
Grade 118
Grade 126
Ungraded350
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS Q811
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14427.3%
Male38472.7%
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