Ps 53

Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-12, 
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Ps 53's student population of 425 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ps 53 is 0.70, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
12%
10%
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Hispanic
40%
29%
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Black
35%
16%
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White
9%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Ps 53 often compared to?
Ps 53is often viewed alongside schools like Ps 233, Ps 372 Children''s School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ps 53?
425 students attend Ps 53.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Ps 53 students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 53?
Ps 53 has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 53 offer ?
Ps 53 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 53 part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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