Serving 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps 47 Chris Galas ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 47 Chris Galas ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps 47 Chris Galas's student population of 251 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 47 Chris Galas ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 47 Chris Galas is 0.45, 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
#2000 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
73%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 47 Chris Galas's ranking?
Ps 47 Chris Galas is ranked #2000 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 47 Chris Galas often compared to?
Ps 47 Chris Galasis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 183 Dr Richard R Green by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 47 Chris Galas?
251 students attend Ps 47 Chris Galas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Ps 47 Chris Galas students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 47 Chris Galas?
Ps 47 Chris Galas has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 47 Chris Galas offer ?
Ps 47 Chris Galas offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 47 Chris Galas part of?
Ps 47 Chris Galas is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
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