At a glance
Reported students
562
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
424
Ps/Is 295: 562 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
12.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Ps/Is 295
Ps/Is 295 is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Queens Village. It is one of 47 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #29. NCES reports 562 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 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, close to 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 (35.6%) and Asian (31.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ps/Is 295
- 1How do the reported 12.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.45 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
- 74.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.3%
- Hispanic35.6%
- Black21.5%
- Asian31.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native5.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.3%
- Multiracial1.4%
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 #29
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 176 Cambria Heights
Elementary · Grades PK–05
561 reported students
Gordon Parks School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–08
561 reported students
Ps/Ms 138 Sunrise
Elementary · Grades PK–08
554 reported students
Ps/Is 208
Elementary · Grades KG–08
605 reported students
PS 35 Nathaniel Woodhull
Elementary · Grades PK–05
626 reported students
PS 34 John Harvard
Elementary · Grades PK–05
440 reported students
Public schools near Ps/Is 295
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 33 Edward M Funk Elementary · New York City Geographic District #29 | PK–05 | 735 | 0.5 mi |
| Floral Park-Bellerose School Elementary · Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District | PK–06 | 904 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 34 John Harvard Elementary · New York City Geographic District #29 | PK–05 | 440 | 0.8 mi |
| PS 18 Winchester Elementary · New York City Geographic District #26 | PK–05 | 425 | 0.8 mi |
| PS 133 the Bellerose School of Excellence Elementary · New York City Geographic District #26 | PK–05 | 596 | 1.1 mi |
| Bellaire School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #29 | PK–05 | 699 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ps/Is 295
What grades does Ps/Is 295 serve?
Ps/Is 295 reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #29.
How many students attend Ps/Is 295?
Ps/Is 295 reported 562 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ps/Is 295?
The calculated ratio is 12.1:1, based on 562 students and 46.45 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/Is 295 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ps/Is 295 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #29 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ps/Is 295 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
74.9% 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/Is 295 in?
Ps/Is 295 is part of New York City Geographic District #29, based in Queens Village, NY, which operates 47 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ps/Is 295?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 33 Edward M Funk (0.5 mi), Floral Park-Bellerose School (0.6 mi), PS 34 John Harvard (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.