Serving 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 251 Paerdegat ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 251 Paerdegat's student population of 296 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 251 Paerdegat ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 251 Paerdegat is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3647 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
11%
30%
Black
73%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 is P.s. 251 Paerdegat's ranking?
P.s. 251 Paerdegat is ranked #3647 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 251 Paerdegat often compared to?
P.s. 251 Paerdegatis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 208 Elsa Ebeling, Fresh Creek School, P.s. 203 Floyd Bennett School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 251 Paerdegat?
296 students attend P.s. 251 Paerdegat.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of P.s. 251 Paerdegat students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 251 Paerdegat?
P.s. 251 Paerdegat has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 251 Paerdegat offer ?
P.s. 251 Paerdegat offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 251 Paerdegat part of?
P.s. 251 Paerdegat is part of New York City Geographic District #22 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 251 Paerdegat located?
P.s. 251 Paerdegat is located in the Flatlands neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Flatlands.
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