At a glance
Reported students
497
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.15
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
525
PS 155: 497 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
16:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 155
PS 155 is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in South Ozone Park. It is one of 63 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #27. NCES reports 497 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 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, 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 Asian (51.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 155
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.15 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
- 79.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.6%
- Hispanic17.3%
- Black16.3%
- Asian51.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native10.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.8%
- Multiracial1.2%
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 #27
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 64 Joseph P Addabbo
Elementary · Grades PK–05
493 reported students
S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
507 reported students
Wave Preparatory Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
484 reported students
PS 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis
Elementary · Grades PK–05
470 reported students
PS 254 Rosa Parks School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
525 reported students
PS 45 Clarence Witherspoon
Elementary · Grades PK–05
464 reported students
Public schools near PS 155
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 96 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 310 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 121 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #28 | PK–05 | 750 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 100 Glen Morris Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 649 | 0.6 mi |
| Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica Elementary · Charter · Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica | KG–04 | 553 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 123 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 596 | 0.8 mi |
| PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop Elementary · New York City Geographic District #28 | PK–05 | 661 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 155
What grades does PS 155 serve?
PS 155 reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #27.
How many students attend PS 155?
PS 155 reported 497 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 155?
The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 497 students and 31.15 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 155 a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 155 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #27 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 155 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79.7% 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 155 in?
PS 155 is part of New York City Geographic District #27, based in Ozone Park, NY, which operates 63 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 155?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 96 (0.3 mi), PS 121 (0.4 mi), PS 100 Glen Morris (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.