Ps 77 serves 289 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), 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: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 77 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps 77's student population of 289 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ps 77 is 0.74, which is more 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
21%
10%
Hispanic
22%
29%
Black
36%
16%
White
21%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ps 77 often compared to?
Ps 77is often viewed alongside schools like Ps 371 Lillian L Rashkis, Ps 369 Coy L Cox School, Ps 370 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ps 77?
289 students attend Ps 77.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Ps 77 students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, and 21% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 77?
Ps 77 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 77 offer ?
Ps 77 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 77 part of?
Ps 77 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
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