PS 215 MORRIS H WEISS
707 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
PS 215, also known as the Morris H. Weiss School, is a public elementary school located in the Gravesend neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 21. It is situated in a quiet, residential area of Brooklyn and has long served as a neighborhood hub for families in the 11223 zip code, emphasizing a traditional elementary education curriculum focused on literacy, mathematics, and social development.
The school is generally recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive community environment for its diverse student body. Like many schools in the NYC system, PS 215 utilizes a mix of classroom instruction and enrichment activities to meet state standards while preparing students for middle school transitions. It maintains an active PTA and focuses on building strong partnerships between educators and parents to ensure student success. For those looking for specific performance data, current reports on school quality, test scores, and safety ratings can be found via the official NYC Department of Education "NYC School Search" portal.
The school is generally recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive community environment for its diverse student body. Like many schools in the NYC system, PS 215 utilizes a mix of classroom instruction and enrichment activities to meet state standards while preparing students for middle school transitions. It maintains an active PTA and focuses on building strong partnerships between educators and parents to ensure student success. For those looking for specific performance data, current reports on school quality, test scores, and safety ratings can be found via the official NYC Department of Education "NYC School Search" portal.
707
Total Students
41.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 308 |
| Hispanic | 183 |
| Black | 13 |
| Asian | 196 |
| Two or More | 4 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White308 (43.6 %)
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Asian196 (27.7 %)
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Hispanic183 (25.9 %)
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Black13 (1.8 %)
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Two or More4 (0.6 %)
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American Indian2 (0.3 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21 |
| Phone: | (718)339-2464 |
| Website: | http://www.ps215.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 707 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 41.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 518 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 12 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
65
Kindergarten
71
Grade 1
112
Grade 2
101
Grade 3
117
Grade 4
125
Grade 5
115
Ungraded
1
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 65 |
| Kindergarten | 71 |
| Grade 1 | 112 |
| Grade 2 | 101 |
| Grade 3 | 117 |
| Grade 4 | 125 |
| Grade 5 | 115 |
| Ungraded | 1 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 332 | 47% |
| Male | 375 | 53% |
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