P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School serves 211 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School's student population of 211 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
211 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School is 0.51, 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
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
68%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
12%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School often compared to?
P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 69 Jackson Heights, P.s. 212, Renaissance Charter School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School?
211 students attend P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School?
P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School offer ?
P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School part of?
P.s. 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.
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