PS 254 DAG HAMMARSKJOLD
PS 254 DAG HAMMARSKJOLD is a public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #22 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 796 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 48 teachers, PS 254 DAG HAMMARSKJOLD has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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. 254, also known as the Dag Hammarskjold School, is a public elementary school located in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 22. It is widely recognized for fostering a structured, community-oriented learning environment that emphasizes academic achievement and the development of core foundational skills in literacy and mathematics.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and its efforts to integrate technology into the daily curriculum to better prepare students for modern learning challenges. Beyond its academic focus, P.S. 254 places significant value on social-emotional growth, often organizing extracurricular activities and initiatives that encourage student participation and school spirit. Its location on Avenue Y places it at the heart of a vibrant Brooklyn community, making it a neighborhood staple that prioritizes parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere between staff, students, and families.
For more information, contact PS 254 DAG HAMMARSKJOLD at (718) 743-0890 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROOKLYN, NY 11235-3500
(718) 743-0890
PS 254 DAG HAMMARSKJOLD is a public school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 796 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #22
- Total Students:
- 796
- Teachers:
- 48.03
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 796 students
- White
- 59.3%
- Asian
- 29.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
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.