Ps 723

Serving 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

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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.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
423 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
53%
29%
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Black
38%
16%
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White
7%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
This chart display the diversity score of Ps 723 and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ps 723 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?

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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

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