Serving 550 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 503 School Of Discovery ranks in the bottom 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 45% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 550 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 503 SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY serves a 0.2 square mile area in Brooklyn, NY, typically within a 5-10 minute drive, with most students living about half a mile from the school and the furthest edge reaching up to 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 503 School Of Discovery's student population of 550 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
550 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Motto
Our warm and inviting community celebrates diversity and inclusion.
School Rankings
P.s. 503 School Of Discovery 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. 503 School Of Discovery is 0.40, 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
#2762 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
76%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 503 School Of Discovery's ranking?
P.s. 503 School Of Discovery is ranked #2762 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 503 School Of Discovery often compared to?
P.s. 503 School Of Discoveryis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 503 School Of Discovery?
550 students attend P.s. 503 School Of Discovery.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of P.s. 503 School Of Discovery students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 503 School Of Discovery?
P.s. 503 School Of Discovery has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 503 School Of Discovery offer ?
P.s. 503 School Of Discovery offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 503 School Of Discovery part of?
P.s. 503 School Of Discovery is part of New York City Geographic District #20.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 503 School Of Discovery located?
P.s. 503 School Of Discovery is located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 24 other public schools located in Sunset Park.
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