P.S. 23 serves 662 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
662 students
Total Classroom Teachers (01-02)
42 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
64%
31%
Black
32%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
93%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (99-00)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Chancellor's Office School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend P.S. 23?
662 students attend P.S. 23.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of P.S. 23 students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does P.S. 23 offer ?
P.S. 23 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is P.S. 23 part of?
P.S. 23 is part of New York City Chancellor's Office School District.
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