At a glance
Reported students
414
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
761
PS 239: 414 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
13.4:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 239
PS 239 is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Ridgewood. It is one of 58 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #24. NCES reports 414 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (80.4%) and Asian (8.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 239
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 31 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
- 86.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.7%
- Hispanic80.4%
- Black3.4%
- Asian8.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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 #24
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Learners and Leaders
Elementary · Grades PK–05
421 reported students
PS 68 Cambridge
Elementary · Grades PK–05
455 reported students
Children's Lab School (The)
Elementary · Grades KG–05
456 reported students
Helen M Marshall School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
462 reported students
PS 71 Forest
Elementary · Grades PK–05
468 reported students
PS 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald
Elementary · Grades KG–05
505 reported students
Public schools near PS 239
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 68 Cambridge Elementary · New York City Geographic District #24 | PK–05 | 455 | 0.4 mi |
| Bushwick Ascend Charter School Elementary · Charter · Bushwick Ascend Charter School | KG–08 | 738 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson Elementary · New York City Geographic District #32 | PK–05 | 268 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 88 Seneca Elementary · New York City Geographic District #24 | PK–05 | 692 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 81 Jean Paul Richter Elementary · New York City Geographic District #24 | PK–05 | 657 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 106 Edward Everett Hale Elementary · New York City Geographic District #32 | PK–05 | 327 | 0.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 239
What grades does PS 239 serve?
PS 239 reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #24.
How many students attend PS 239?
PS 239 reported 414 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 239?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 414 students and 31 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 239 a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 239 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #24 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 239 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.7% 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 239 in?
PS 239 is part of New York City Geographic District #24, based in Corona, NY, which operates 58 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 239?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 68 Cambridge (0.4 mi), Bushwick Ascend Charter School (0.5 mi), PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.