Is Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action a good school?

Yes! Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 109 th of 2445 New York elementary schools.

How many students attend Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action?

In the 2022-23 school year, 407 students attended Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action.

What is the racial makeup of Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action?

Students at Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action are 51% White, 17% Asian, 14% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 6% African American.

What schools do graduates of Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action attend?

Students who attend Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action usually go on to attend: Middle : Junior High School 167 Robert F Wagner

Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action

Summary:

Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action is an exceptional elementary school in New York City, serving 407 students in grades K-5. Located in New York City Geographic District # 2, this school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action excels academically, with students consistently outperforming their peers in the district and across New York state on English Language Arts and Math assessments. The school's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rate was 70.49% in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 73.25% for the district and 42.6% for the state. The school's strong performance extends across diverse student subgroups, including racial/ethnic minorities, special education students, and low-income students, demonstrating its commitment to equity and inclusive education. When compared to nearby schools, such as Ps 38 Roberto Clemente and Ps 6 Lillie D Blake, Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action significantly outperforms them in academic achievement.

The school's success can be attributed to its effective resource allocation, with a relatively high per-student spending ranging from $13,726 to $17,437 in recent years, and a low student-teacher ratio of 12.7 to 13.4. These factors, along with the school's implementation of successful teaching and learning strategies, have contributed to its exceptional and sustained academic performance, making it a model of educational excellence within the New York City Geographic District # 2.

Detail:

Public K-5

323 E 91st St
New York, NY 10128

(212) 828-2710

District: New York City Geographic District # 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
109^th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,437

Students who attend Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action usually attend:

Middle:

Junior High School 167 Robert F Wagner

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 407

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.6%

Asian:

17.0%

Hispanic:

13.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action ranks better than 95.5% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 12^th among 36 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.27. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.6%), Asian (17%), Hispanic (13.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action is 13.1, which is the 15^th best among 36 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2. (See more...)

Compare Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action employs 31 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action is $17,437. 22 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action 109^th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District # 2:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District # 2 335^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action

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Rank History for all students at Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2017	92.57	95^th	2386	96.0%
2018	94.69	47^th	2395	98.0%
2019	94.45	95^th	2413	96.1%
2021	89.70	126^th	2201	94.3%
2022	94.34	85^th	2434	96.5%
2023	94.25	119^th	2439	95.1%
2024	94.27	109^th	2445	95.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	81.22	33^rd	143	76.9%
2022	89.74	27^th	289	90.7%
2023	88.00	34^th	223	84.8%
2024	83.14	58^th	279	79.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	97.64	25^th	1941	98.7%
2019	98.47	36^th	1859	98.1%
2021	89.57	43^rd	1044	95.9%
2022	98.43	14^th	2031	99.3%
2023	98.03	27^th	2016	98.7%
2024	88.92	125^th	2110	94.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	89.26	126^th	2045	93.8%
2019	90.04	139^th	2032	93.2%
2021	48.83	814^th	1678	51.5%
2022	80.07	266^th	2099	87.3%
2023	79.77	300^th	2041	85.3%
2024	77.42	314^th	2078	84.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	93.29	53^rd	2338	97.7%
2019	93.69	93^rd	2357	96.1%
2021	89.61	91^st	1955	95.3%
2022	93.52	81^st	2401	96.6%
2023	92.66	135^th	2403	94.4%
2024	90.84	165^th	2413	93.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	94.54	42^nd	2340	98.2%
2019	92.49	119^th	2358	95.0%
2021	85.91	177^th	1961	91.0%
2022	93.21	90^th	2400	96.3%
2023	93.20	107^th	2400	95.5%
2024	93.98	96^th	2411	96.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	77.66	94^th	548	82.8%
2021	65.86	149^th	430	65.3%
2022	76.55	133^rd	671	80.2%
2023	82.18	70^th	605	88.4%
2024	89.87	20^th	662	97.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	81.59	122^nd	936	87.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	90.84	66^th	1392	95.3%
2019	85.49	135^th	1315	89.7%
2021	81.20	99^th	818	87.9%
2022	84.60	141^st	1503	90.6%
2024	87.76	120^th	1531	92.2%

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Rank History for White students at Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	92.42	17^th	1408	98.8%
2019	92.73	44^th	1338	96.7%
2021	83.55	119^th	1224	90.3%
2022	91.52	32^nd	1399	97.7%
2023	90.72	71^st	1337	94.7%
2024	89.53	80^th	1392	94.3%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, November 4, 2021

I am very happy with the school since my son started in 1st Grade. Excellent teachers. My son looks forward each day to go to school to learn more. The school helps them not only to grow on academic knowledge but also as a human person so they are ready for that next level in life. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	24	3	10	5	1	0	3	46
2014	57	2	18	11	1	0	3	92
2015	102	3	27	21	1	0	3	157
2016	137	4	35	44	2	0	9	231
2017	185	14	31	52	2	1	8	293
2018	214	15	39	68	0	3	45	384
2019	250	17	51	61	1	1	48	429
2020	261	30	59	70	1	2	56	479
2021	239	24	63	64	1	1	66	458
2022	218	24	73	61	1	1	57	435
2023	206	23	69	56	1	1	51	407

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	46	3.0	15.3	28.3
2014	92	7.0	13.1	18.5
2015	157	12.0	13.0	16.6
2016	231	16.0	14.4	10.4
2017	293	21.9	13.3	15.7
2018	384	28.0	13.7	16.1
2019	429	29.0	14.7	17
2020	479	33.0	14.5	19.8
2021	458	34.0	13.4	16.4
2022	435	34.0	12.7	18.6
2023	407	31.0	13.1	18.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	46	3.0	15.3	28.3
2014	92	7.0	13.1	18.5
2015	157	12.0	13.0	16.6
2016	231	16.0	14.4	10.4
2017	293	21.9	13.3	15.7
2018	384	28.0	13.7	16.1
2019	429	29.0	14.7	17
2020	479	33.0	14.5	19.8
2021	458	34.0	13.4	16.4
2022	435	34.0	12.7	18.6
2023	407	31.0	13.1	18.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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