P.s. 140

P.s. 140 serves 327 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

P.s. 140's student population of 327 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
327 students
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of P.s. 140 is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
35%
31%
Black
56%
15%
White
3%
39%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
55%
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are P.s. 140 often compared to?
P.s. 140is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 141, P.s. 231 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.s. 140?
327 students attend P.s. 140.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of P.s. 140 students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 140?
P.s. 140 has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 140 offer ?
P.s. 140 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 140 part of?
In what neighborhood is P.s. 140 located?
P.s. 140 is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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