P.s. 643 serves 108 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 643's student population of 108 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
108 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 643 is 0.59, 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
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
55%
31%
Black
33%
15%
White
5%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 05/06/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend P.s. 643?
108 students attend P.s. 643.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of P.s. 643 students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 643?
P.s. 643 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 643 offer ?
P.s. 643 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is P.s. 643 part of?
P.s. 643 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75.
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