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PS 254 ROSA PARKS SCHOOL (THE)

84-40 101ST ST, RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
529
Students
Total enrolled
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 8% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 529 students in grades PK–05 in RICHMOND HILL, New York.
14.2 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
81% on free or reduced lunch
This indicates a high share of economically disadvantaged students (national avg 52%). Eligibility is an indicator of household income.
About This School

PS 254 ROSA PARKS SCHOOL (THE) is a large elementary in RICHMOND HILL, New York, serving grades PK–05 with 529 students. About 81% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at PS 254 ROSA PARKS SCHOOL (THE)

529
Total Students
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
81%
Free Lunch
37
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution260 male · 269 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility81%
National avg 52% · 427 students
Student Composition
11%
77%
Asian11%
White5%
Hispanic / Latino77%
Black3%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 360012305729

School Resources & Funding

Funding data not availableDistrict did not report fiscal data to NCES.
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 81% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
PS 108 CAPTAIN VINCENT G FOWLERPS 63 OLD SOUTHPS 60 WOODHAVENPS 124 OSMOND A CHURCH
+15 more
↓
Middle
MS 137 AMERICA'S SCHOOL OF HEROESJHS 210 ELIZABETH BLACKWELLJHS 202 ROBERT H GODDARDJHS 226 VIRGIL I GRISSON
↓
High School
JOHN ADAMS HIGH SCHOOLRICHMOND HILL HIGH SCHOOLCHANNEL VIEW SCHOOL FOR RESEARCHSCHOLARS' ACADEMY
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyQueens County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27 →
Phone: (718)520-7878
NCES ID: 360012305729
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in RICHMOND HILL seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27
High
JOHN ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL
2,366 students · 09–12
● 52 opp78% FRL
Mid
MS 137 AMERICA'S SCHOOL OF HEROES
1,670 students · 06–08
● 52 opp82% FRL
High
RICHMOND HILL HIGH SCHOOL
1,637 students · 09–12
83% FRL
Mid
JHS 210 ELIZABETH BLACKWELL
1,472 students · 06–08
● 48 opp86% FRL
High
CHANNEL VIEW SCHOOL FOR RESEARCH
1,219 students · 06–12
75% FRL
High
SCHOLARS' ACADEMY
1,183 students · 06–12
50% FRL
Elem
PS 108 CAPTAIN VINCENT G FOWLER
1,106 students · PK–05
● 51 opp90% FRL
High
HIGH SCHOOL-CONSTRUCTION TRADES ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE
1,075 students · 09–12
● 48 opp74% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
84-40 101ST ST, RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.