Serving 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith's student population of 524 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1058 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
64%
30%
Black
12%
16%
White
15%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith's ranking?
P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith is ranked #1058 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith often compared to?
P.s. 163 Alfred E Smithis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 84 Lillian Weber, P.s. 165 Robert E Simon by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith?
524 students attend P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith?
P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith offer ?
P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith part of?
P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith is part of New York City Geographic District # 3 School District.
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