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P.s. 138

144-176 E 128th St
New York, NY 10035

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P.s. 138 serves 693 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.

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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 693 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

P.s. 138 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

P.s. 138's student population of 693 students has grown by 15% over five school years.

The teacher population of 127 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	P.s. 138
Pre-K	23
Kind	32
1	73
2	57
3	41
4	21
5	28
6	11
7	11
8	5
9	8
10	7
11	5
12	7
Not Listed	364

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Total Students

693 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 138
2023	685
2022	645
2021	642
2020	601
2019	601
2018	598
2017	598
2016	609
2015	551
2014	532
2013	526
2012	524
2011	478
2010	426
2009	419

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

127 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 138
2023	126
2022	127
2021	109
2020	135
2019	135
2018	140
2017	140
2016	143
2015	127
2014	126
2013	121
2012	116
2011	111
2010	95
2009	94

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School Rankings

The of P.s. 138 is 0.53, 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.

This School

State Level (NY)

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 138	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	5:1	11:1	5:1
2022	5:1	11:1	5:1
2021	6:1	12:1	6:1
2020	4:1	13:1	5:1
2019	4:1	13:1	5:1
2018	4:1	14:1	5:1
2017	4:1	13:1	5:1
2016	4:1	14:1	5:1
2015	4:1	14:1	5:1
2014	4:1	14:1	5:1
2013	4:1	14:1	5:1
2012	5:1	14:1	5:1
2011	4:1	13:1	5:1
2010	4:1	13:1	5:1
2009	4:1	13:1	5:1

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American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	P.s. 138	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	1%	1%	2%
2022	1%	1%	2%
2013	1%	1%	2%
2012	1%	1%	1%
2011	1%	1%	1%

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Asian

10%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 138	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	3%	10%	10%
2022	3%	10%	9%
2021	3%	10%	9%
2020	4%	9%	8%
2019	4%	9%	8%
2018	2%	9%	7%
2017	2%	9%	7%
2016	3%	9%	7%
2015	3%	9%	7%
2014	4%	9%	7%
2013	3%	9%	6%
2012	4%	9%	6%
2011	4%	8%	6%
2010	4%	8%	5%
2009	6%	9%	5%

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Hispanic

63%

30%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 138	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	62%	29%	41%
2022	60%	29%	41%
2021	61%	28%	41%
2020	60%	27%	40%
2019	60%	27%	40%
2018	57%	26%	40%
2017	57%	26%	40%
2016	57%	26%	40%
2015	55%	25%	40%
2014	55%	25%	39%
2013	54%	24%	38%
2012	52%	23%	37%
2011	52%	22%	37%
2010	51%	22%	36%
2009	50%	21%	35%

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Black

27%

16%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 138	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	28%	16%	33%
2022	29%	16%	34%
2021	29%	17%	35%
2020	29%	17%	36%
2019	29%	17%	36%
2018	33%	17%	38%
2017	33%	17%	38%
2016	32%	18%	38%
2015	32%	18%	39%
2014	32%	18%	39%
2013	33%	18%	40%
2012	35%	18%	42%
2011	35%	19%	43%
2010	37%	19%	43%
2009	36%	19%	44%

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White

40%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 138	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	5%	40%	12%
2022	6%	41%	13%
2021	6%	41%	13%
2020	7%	43%	13%
2019	7%	43%	13%
2018	8%	44%	14%
2017	8%	44%	14%
2016	8%	44%	14%
2015	10%	45%	13%
2014	9%	46%	14%
2013	9%	47%	13%
2012	8%	48%	14%
2011	8%	49%	13%
2010	8%	51%	15%
2009	8%	51%	14%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2021-2023)
Year	P.s. 138	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	1%	4%	1%
2022	1%	3%
2021	1%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.53

0.72

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 138	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	0.54	0.73	0.70
2022	0.56	0.72	0.70
2021	0.54	0.72	0.70
2020	0.55	0.71	0.70
2019	0.55	0.71	0.70
2018	0.57	0.71	0.68
2017	0.57	0.71	0.68
2016	0.57	0.70	0.68
2015	0.59	0.70	0.67
2014	0.58	0.69	0.68
2013	0.60	0.69	0.68
2012	0.61	0.68	0.67
2011	0.61	0.68	0.67
2010	0.60	0.66	0.67
2009	0.62	0.66	0.67

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

94%

54%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	P.s. 138	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	92%	53%	87%
2022	89%	51%	86%
2021	90%	52%	87%
2020	90%	50%	84%
2019	90%	50%	84%
2018	67%	48%	61%
2017	67%	48%	61%
2016	66%	44%	60%
2015	68%	45%	61%
2014	99%	42%	94%
2013	87%	41%	13%
2012	63%	42%	64%
2011	60%	41%	64%

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Eligible for (14-15)

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2015)
Year	P.s. 138	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2015	1%	6%	1%
2013	6%	7%	1%
2012	3%	7%	5%
2011	1%	7%	4%
2008	2%	8%	4%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

New York City Special Schools - District 75

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are P.s. 138 often compared to?

P.s. 138is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy by visitors of our site.

How many students attend P.s. 138?

693 students attend P.s. 138.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

63% of P.s. 138 students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 138?

P.s. 138 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.

What grades does P.s. 138 offer ?

P.s. 138 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is P.s. 138 part of?

P.s. 138 is part of New York City Special Schools - District 75.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 693 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education