PS 254 ROSA PARKS SCHOOL (THE)

529 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 254, also known as The Rosa Parks School, is a public elementary school located in the Richmond Hill neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students in grades PK through 5, the school operates under the New York City Department of Education. It is named in honor of Rosa Parks, the legendary civil rights activist, reflecting a commitment to fostering an environment of respect, equality, and civic responsibility among its diverse student body.

The school is focused on providing a comprehensive academic foundation while supporting the social-emotional development of its students. As part of the NYC public school system, PS 254 utilizes a standards-based curriculum designed to prepare children for middle school success, often incorporating enrichment programs, arts integration, and support services to meet the varied needs of its learners. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and community engagement, the school strives to create a supportive neighborhood atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.

529

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 254 ROSA PARKS SCHOOL (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	406
Black	17
Asian	60
Two or More	13
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
406 (76.7 %)
Asian
60 (11.3 %)
White
27 (5.1 %)
Black
17 (3.2 %)
Two or More
13 (2.5 %)
American Indian
5 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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 #27
Phone:	(718)520-7878
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	412
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 80

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 75