At a glance
Reported students
719
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
538.5
PS 254 Dag Hammarskjold: 719 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
15.7:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 254 Dag Hammarskjold
PS 254 Dag Hammarskjold is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Brooklyn. It is one of 40 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #22. NCES reports 719 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, above the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.6%) and Asian (23.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 254 Dag Hammarskjold
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.67 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.6%
- Hispanic9.2%
- Black1.7%
- Asian23.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #22
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 139 Alexine a Fenty
Elementary · Grades PK–05
706 reported students
PS 222 Katherine R Snyder
Elementary · Grades KG–05
706 reported students
PS 52 Sheepshead Bay
Elementary · Grades PK–05
695 reported students
PS 312 Bergen Beach
Elementary · Grades PK–05
667 reported students
PS 255 Barbara Reing School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
800 reported students
PS 236 Mill Basin
Elementary · Grades PK–05
599 reported students
Public schools near PS 254 Dag Hammarskjold
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS 206 Joseph F Lamb Elementary · New York City Geographic District #22 | KG–08 | 1,508 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 209 Margaret Mead Elementary · New York City Geographic District #21 | KG–08 | 702 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 52 Sheepshead Bay Elementary · New York City Geographic District #22 | PK–05 | 695 | 0.7 mi |
| PS 225 Eileen E Zaglin (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #21 | PK–08 | 1,049 | 0.8 mi |
| Success Academy Charter School - Sheepshead Bay Elementary · Charter · Success Academy Charter School - Sheepshead Bay | KG–03 | 219 | 0.8 mi |
| PS 153 Homecrest Elementary · New York City Geographic District #21 | PK–05 | 509 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 254 Dag Hammarskjold
What grades does PS 254 Dag Hammarskjold serve?
PS 254 Dag Hammarskjold reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #22.
How many students attend PS 254 Dag Hammarskjold?
PS 254 Dag Hammarskjold reported 719 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 254 Dag Hammarskjold?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 719 students and 45.67 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is PS 254 Dag Hammarskjold a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 254 Dag Hammarskjold is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #22 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 254 Dag Hammarskjold students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
70.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is PS 254 Dag Hammarskjold in?
PS 254 Dag Hammarskjold is part of New York City Geographic District #22, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 40 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 254 Dag Hammarskjold?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 206 Joseph F Lamb (0.5 mi), PS 209 Margaret Mead (0.6 mi), PS 52 Sheepshead Bay (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.