PS 250 GEORGE H LINDSEY
PS 250 GEORGE H LINDSEY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 484 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, PS 250 GEORGE H LINDSEY has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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. 250, also known as the George H. Lindsey School, is a public elementary school located in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, New York. Serving a diverse student body from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is deeply integrated into the local community. It places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic achievement, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of core values like respect and responsibility.
The school is recognized for its commitment to holistic education, often incorporating arts, technology, and enrichment programs alongside its standard academic curriculum. By leveraging its location in a vibrant neighborhood, P.S. 250 strives to create a partnership between educators, families, and community members to ensure students are well-prepared for middle school and beyond. The school’s mission focuses on meeting the individual needs of its students while providing a safe and nurturing space for academic and personal growth.
For more information, contact PS 250 GEORGE H LINDSEY at (718) 384-0889 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROOKLYN, NY 11206-2008
(718) 384-0889
PS 250 GEORGE H LINDSEY is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 484 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14
- Total Students:
- 484
- Teachers:
- 34.02
- 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 484 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PS 250 GEORGE H LINDSEY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 72% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 71.9%
- Asian
- 16.3%
- Black or African American
- 10.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- White
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.