PS 224

PS 224 is a public elementary school that is part of the NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75 school district, located in BELLEROSE, NY with about 403 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 71 teachers, PS 224 has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. 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. 224, located in Bellerose, Queens, is a specialized educational facility known as the **"Educational Clinic."** Unlike a traditional neighborhood elementary school, P.S. 224 serves as a centralized diagnostic and instructional center. It is specifically designed to provide short-term, intensive educational and psychological evaluations for students who are experiencing significant academic or behavioral challenges in their home schools. The school focuses on creating a supportive, small-group environment where staff can assess a student's individual learning needs, identify barriers to their success, and develop tailored strategies to help them transition back to a general education setting.

The school operates with a multidisciplinary approach, utilizing a team of educators, social workers, and psychologists to provide a comprehensive look at each student's development. By offering a "clinic" model, P.S. 224 acts as a bridge, aiming to stabilize students and provide the targeted interventions necessary to build their confidence and academic skill sets. The environment is highly structured and personalized, ensuring that children receive the focused attention required to address their unique educational profiles before they return to their original school communities.

For more information, contact PS 224 at (718) 831-4024 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.