PS 239
PS 239, located at 17-15 Weirfield Street in Ridgewood, Queens, is a public elementary school serving students in grades PK through 5. As part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 24, the school is known for being a close-knit neighborhood institution that focuses on establishing a strong academic foundation for its diverse student body. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, working to meet the developmental needs of young learners through a curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social-emotional growth.
Beyond its core academic program, PS 239 is recognized for fostering a sense of community engagement among its families and staff. The school typically integrates various enrichment activities and collaborative programs designed to encourage student participation and school spirit. By prioritizing inclusive education and consistent communication with the local Ridgewood community, PS 239 strives to create a welcoming atmosphere that prepares its students for success as they transition to middle school.
RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385
(718) 417-2840
PS 239 is a public Title I school in RIDGEWOOD, NY with about 557 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24
- Total Students:
- 557
- Teachers:
- 44.03
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 557 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PS 239 is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 78% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 77.7%
- Asian
- 14.0%
- White
- 6.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 44.0%
- Male
- 56.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.