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PS 251

Springfield Gardens, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District #29

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About PS 251

PS 251 serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Springfield Gardens, New York. It reported 217 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Springfield Gardens. There are about 9.9 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (21.9 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Queens County. It is one of 46 schools in New York City Geographic District #29. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. There are 265 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	144-51 Arthur St, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
Phone	(718) 276-2745
School district	New York City Geographic District #29
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	217
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	21.9
Students per teacher	9.9
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Queens County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360010102765). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Collaborative Arts Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Springfield Gardens · under 0.1 mi Community Voices Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Springfield Gardens · under 0.1 mi Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 12Springfield Gardens · 0.2 mi George Washington Carver High School for the SciencesPublic · Grades 9 to 12Springfield Gardens · 0.2 mi Excelsior Preparatory High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Springfield Gardens · 0.2 mi Queens Preparatory AcademyPublic · Grades 9 to 12Springfield Gardens · 0.2 mi Queens Early Childhood CenterPrivateJamaica, NY · 0.4 mi PS 52Public · Grades PreK to 5Jamaica, NY · 0.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 251 serve?

PS 251 serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 251?

PS 251 reported 217 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 251?

About 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 217 students and 21.9 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 251 a public or charter school?

PS 251 is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 251 in?

PS 251 is part of New York City Geographic District #29. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-29/

Where is PS 251 located?

PS 251 is at 144-51 Arthur St, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413. The phone number is (718) 276-2745.

How many other schools are near PS 251?

There are 265 other schools within 5 miles of PS 251 in our directory.