PS 261 ZIPPORIAH MILLS

Elementary No virtual instruction BROOKLYN, NY Grades PK–05 City: Large New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ SchoolScore™ B (77.8)
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PS 261 ZIPPORIAH MILLS
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ B (77.8)
564
Students
44.9
Teachers
12.6:1
Student:Teacher
(718)330-9275
Phone
http://www.ps261brooklyn.org
Website

PS 261 ZIPPORIAH MILLS is a public Elementary school located in BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, operated by the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15 school district. It serves grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 564 students enrolled; a 12.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs New York Elementary School Average
Enrollment
564.0
State avg: 444.0
▲ 27% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.56:1
State avg: 12.9:1
▼ 2% better
Free Lunch %
29.3%
State avg: 55.8%
▼ 47% better
School Details
School Name
PS 261 ZIPPORIAH MILLS
NCESSCH ID
360009202778
State School ID
NY-331500010000-331500010261
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
314 PACIFIC ST
City
BROOKLYN
State
New York
ZIP Code
11201
County
Kings County
Metro Area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
3610
State Leg. Upper
36026
State Leg. Lower
36052
Latitude
40.6873
Longitude
-73.9886
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Ungraded
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564
Total Students
👩‍🏫
44.9
Teachers FTE
📐
12.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
44.9
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)44.9
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 165 29.3%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15
LEAID
3600092
State LEA ID
NY-331500010000
Phone
(718)935-4317
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
BROOKLYN
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Finance data not available for this district.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PS 261 ZIPPORIAH MILLS, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend PS 261 ZIPPORIAH MILLS?
564 students are enrolled at PS 261 ZIPPORIAH MILLS, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does PS 261 ZIPPORIAH MILLS have?
PS 261 ZIPPORIAH MILLS has 44.9 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1.
What grades does PS 261 ZIPPORIAH MILLS serve?
PS 261 ZIPPORIAH MILLS serves grades PK through 05.
Is PS 261 ZIPPORIAH MILLS a charter school?
PS 261 ZIPPORIAH MILLS is not a charter school.
What metro area is PS 261 ZIPPORIAH MILLS located in?
PS 261 ZIPPORIAH MILLS is located in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan area.
What school district does PS 261 ZIPPORIAH MILLS belong to?
PS 261 ZIPPORIAH MILLS is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15 school district.
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