PS 251

PS 251 is a public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29 school district, located in SPRINGFIELD GARDENS, NY with about 339 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 27 teachers, PS 251 has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

P.S. 251, also known as The Dr. Anthony V. Barbaro School, is a public elementary school located in the Springfield Gardens neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 29. It is situated in a quiet residential area, providing a community-focused learning environment for local families.

The school is committed to fostering academic achievement and social-emotional development through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics. As part of the NYC public school system, P.S. 251 aims to provide an inclusive education, offering various support services and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. The school serves as a central pillar in the Springfield Gardens community, focusing on preparing students for middle school success while encouraging parental involvement and collaborative learning.

For more information, contact PS 251 at (718) 276-2745 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.