PS 256Q @ PS 253Q in Far Rockaway, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

PS 256Q @ PS 253Q is a public school in Far Rockaway, New York that is part of District 75 City Wide Programs. Its teachers have had 20 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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1307 Central Ave

Far Rockaway, NY 11691 View local requests

https://www.p256q.org/index.html

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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PS 256Q @ PS 253Q Demographics

89%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: US Census Data for the surrounding geographic area

70%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

PS 256Q @ PS 253Q Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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PS 256Q @ PS 253Q

$7,193

raised using DonorsChoose

projects funded

teachers funded

donors

project for basic supplies

projects for technology

PS 256Q @ PS 253Q has received support from 37 individuals from New York and 13 individuals out-of-state.

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PS 256Q @ PS 253Q

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