Ps 233

Serving 488 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 83% 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: 488 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Ps 233's student population of 488 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
488 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ps 233 is 0.78, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
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American Indian
5%
1%
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Asian
11%
10%
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Hispanic
30%
29%
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Black
31%
16%
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White
17%
41%
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Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.78
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
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

How many students attend Ps 233?
488 students attend Ps 233.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Ps 233 students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 233?
Ps 233 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 233 offer ?
Ps 233 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 233 part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 488 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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