PS 239

433 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 239, located at 17-15 Weirfield Street in Ridgewood, Queens, is a public elementary school serving students in grades PK through 5. As part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 24, the school is known for being a close-knit neighborhood institution that focuses on establishing a strong academic foundation for its diverse student body. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, working to meet the developmental needs of young learners through a curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social-emotional growth.

Beyond its core academic program, PS 239 is recognized for fostering a sense of community engagement among its families and staff. The school typically integrates various enrichment activities and collaborative programs designed to encourage student participation and school spirit. By prioritizing inclusive education and consistent communication with the local Ridgewood community, PS 239 strives to create a welcoming atmosphere that prepares its students for success as they transition to middle school.

433

Total Students

34.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 239
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	334
Black	10
Asian	38
Two or More	7
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
334 (77.1 %)
White
41 (9.5 %)
Asian
38 (8.8 %)
Black
10 (2.3 %)
Two or More
7 (1.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
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 #24
Phone:	(718)417-2840
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	344
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 53

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 69