Serving 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 47 Chris Galas ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 47 Chris Galas ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 47 Chris Galas's student population of 274 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 47 Chris Galas ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 47 Chris Galas is 0.49, 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
#2000 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
18%
30%
Black
5%
16%
White
69%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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. 47 Chris Galas's ranking?
P.s. 47 Chris Galas is ranked #2000 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 47 Chris Galas often compared to?
P.s. 47 Chris Galasis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 183 Dr Richard R Green by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 47 Chris Galas?
274 students attend P.s. 47 Chris Galas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of P.s. 47 Chris Galas students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 47 Chris Galas?
P.s. 47 Chris Galas has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 47 Chris Galas offer ?
P.s. 47 Chris Galas offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 47 Chris Galas part of?
P.s. 47 Chris Galas is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 47 Chris Galas located?
P.s. 47 Chris Galas is located in the Rockaway Park neighborhood of Far Rockaway, NY.
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