P.s. 53 serves 406 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 53's student population of 406 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
406 students
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 53 is 0.71, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
42%
31%
Black
29%
15%
White
9%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)71.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
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 schools are P.s. 53 often compared to?
P.s. 53is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 233, P.s. 372 Children's School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.s. 53?
406 students attend P.s. 53.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of P.s. 53 students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 53?
P.s. 53 has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 53 offer ?
P.s. 53 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 53 part of?
P.s. 53 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 53 located?
P.s. 53 is located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 24 other public schools located in Sunset Park.
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