Serving 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ps 583 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps 583's student population of 372 students has grown by 95% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 140% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
372 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 583 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 583 is 0.63, 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
#2767 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
40%
10%
Hispanic
46%
29%
Black
8%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 583's ranking?
Ps 583 is ranked #2767 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 583?
372 students attend Ps 583.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Ps 583 students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 583?
Ps 583 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 583 offer ?
Ps 583 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 583 part of?
Ps 583 is part of New York City Geographic District # 8 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps 583 located?
Ps 583 is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
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