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.
707
Total Students
41.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 215 MORRIS H WEISS
Demographic Student Count
White308
Hispanic183
Black13
Asian196
Two or More4
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    308 (43.6 %)
  • Asian
    196 (27.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    183 (25.9 %)
  • Black
    13 (1.8 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 215 MORRIS H WEISS
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten65
Kindergarten71
Grade 1112
Grade 2101
Grade 3117
Grade 4125
Grade 5115
Ungraded1
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 215 MORRIS H WEISS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female33247%
Male37553%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)