School Overview
PS Q811, also known as the Connie Lekas School, is a specialized District 75 school located in Little Neck, Queens. District 75 provides citywide educational, vocational, and behavioral support programs for students with significant disabilities, including autism, intellectual disabilities, and multiple developmental challenges. The school is dedicated to creating a structured and inclusive learning environment tailored to the unique physical, emotional, and academic needs of each student, often utilizing highly individualized education programs (IEPs) to foster student growth.

The school operates across multiple sites throughout the borough, with its Marathon Parkway location serving as a key hub for its community-based services. PS Q811 emphasizes functional life skills, social-emotional development, and communication strategies, preparing students for greater independence as they transition into adulthood. By integrating therapeutic services—such as speech, occupational, and physical therapy—directly into the daily curriculum, the school provides a comprehensive support system that aims to empower students to reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing educational setting.
452
Total Students
90.4
Full-Time Teachers
5.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS Q811
Demographic Student Count
White57
Hispanic126
Black152
Asian87
Two or More5
American Indian16
Pacific Islander9
  • Black
    152 (33.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    126 (27.9 %)
  • Asian
    87 (19.2 %)
  • White
    57 (12.6 %)
  • American Indian
    16 (3.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    9 (2.0 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
Phone: (718)224-8060
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 90.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 447
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 33
Grade 1 39
Grade 2 23
Grade 4 2
Grade 6 1
Grade 7 1
Grade 8 1
Grade 9 8
Grade 10 7
Grade 11 5
Grade 12 4
Ungraded 328

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS Q811
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten33
Grade 139
Grade 223
Grade 42
Grade 61
Grade 71
Grade 81
Grade 98
Grade 107
Grade 115
Grade 124
Ungraded328
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS Q811
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13429.6%
Male31870.4%
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