Ps 723 serves 423 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 723 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps 723's student population of 423 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
423 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ps 723 is 0.58, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
53%
29%
Black
38%
16%
White
7%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ps 723 often compared to?
Ps 723is often viewed alongside schools like Ps 176 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ps 723?
423 students attend Ps 723.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ps 723 students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 723?
Ps 723 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 723 offer ?
Ps 723 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 723 part of?
Ps 723 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps 723 located?
Ps 723 is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
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