PS 231

Brooklyn, New York · Grades K to 8 · NYC Special Schools - District 75

Public schoolSpecial Education

About PS 231

PS 231 is a public school in Brooklyn, New York, serving kindergarten through grade 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 352 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Brooklyn. With about 84 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 4.2 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Kings County. NYC Special Schools - District 75 runs 59 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Federal data classifies it as a special education school. Within 5 miles there are 596 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	5601 16th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11204
Phone	(718) 853-1884
School district	NYC Special Schools - District 75
Grades	K to 8
Students (2024-25)	352
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	84
Students per teacher	4.2
Charter school	No
School type	Special Education
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Kings County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360013504478). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 231 serve?

PS 231 serves kindergarten through grade 8.

How many students attend PS 231?

PS 231 reported 352 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 231?

About 4.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 352 students and 84 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 231 a public or charter school?

PS 231 is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 231 in?

PS 231 is part of NYC Special Schools - District 75. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/nyc-special-schools-district-75/

Where is PS 231 located?

PS 231 is at 5601 16th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11204. The phone number is (718) 853-1884.

How many other schools are near PS 231?

There are 596 other schools within 5 miles of PS 231 in our directory.