P.s. 141 serves 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 141 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 141's student population of 382 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 141 is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
37%
30%
Black
40%
16%
White
15%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are P.s. 141 often compared to?
P.s. 141is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 231 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.s. 141?
382 students attend P.s. 141.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of P.s. 141 students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 141?
P.s. 141 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 141 offer ?
P.s. 141 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 141 part of?
P.s. 141 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 141 located?
P.s. 141 is located in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in Prospect Lefferts Gardens.
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