Serving 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 153 Homecrest ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 153 Homecrest's student population of 509 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
509 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 153 Homecrest ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 153 Homecrest is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2223 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
25%
10%
Hispanic
30%
31%
Black
3%
15%
White
39%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 153 Homecrest's ranking?
P.s. 153 Homecrest is ranked #2223 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 153 Homecrest?
509 students attend P.s. 153 Homecrest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of P.s. 153 Homecrest students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 153 Homecrest?
P.s. 153 Homecrest has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 153 Homecrest offer ?
P.s. 153 Homecrest offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 153 Homecrest part of?
P.s. 153 Homecrest is part of New York City Geographic District #21.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 153 Homecrest located?
P.s. 153 Homecrest is located in the Homecrest neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Homecrest.
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