Is Ps 273 a good school?

Ps 273 ranks 989 th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ps 273?

In the 2023-24 school year, 308 students attended Ps 273.

What is the racial makeup of Ps 273?

Students at Ps 273 are 74% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 4% American Indian, 3% White, 3% Pacific Islander, 3% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Ps 273 attend?

Students who attend Ps 273 usually go on to attend: High : Richmond Hill High School

Ps 273

Summary:

PS 273 is an elementary school located in Richmond Hill, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 316 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #27, which is ranked 582 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

PS 273 has shown strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd-grade students outperformed the district and state averages in ELA (64.1% proficient or better vs. 44.09% and 42.6%, respectively) and Math (50% proficient or better vs. 54.27% and 53.93%). The school's 4th-grade students also performed well in Math, with 65.12% proficient or better compared to the district's 57.88% and the state's 58.03%. Additionally, PS 273 has demonstrated strong performance among certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. The school has also shown a positive trend in its statewide ranking, improving from 1,325 out of 2,395 New York elementary schools in the 2017-2018 school year to 989 out of 2,445 in the 2023-2024 school year, with a consistent 3-star rating.

When compared to nearby schools within the same district, PS 273 generally outperforms its peers in academic achievement. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, PS 273's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rate of 64.1% was significantly higher than the rates of nearby schools like PS 62 Chester Park School (42.98%) and PS 56 Harry Eichler (44.58%). Despite having a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, PS 273 has been able to maintain strong academic performance, particularly among its low-income and Special Education student subgroups. The school's relatively high per-student spending of $19,239 in the 2022-2023 school year and favorable student-teacher ratio of 9.8 may also contribute to its academic success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

88-07 102nd St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418

(718) 286-8300

District: New York City Geographic District #27

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,239

Students who attend Ps 273 usually attend:

High:

Richmond Hill High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 308

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

73.7%

Asian:

11.7%

American Indian:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ps 273 ranks better than 59.6% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 14^th among 38 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #27. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.47. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (73.7%), Asian (11.7%), American Indian (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 273 is 11.4, which is the 8^th best among 38 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #27. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 273 is $19,239. 22 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #27 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ps 273:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 273 989^th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 273 in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #27:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #27 582^nd of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Ps 273

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2015	48.58	1193^rd	2352	49.3%
2016	51.62	1149^th	2366	51.4%
2017	47.74	1236^th	2386	48.2%
2018	45.57	1325^th	2395	44.7%
2019	56.43	1004^th	2413	58.4%
2021	75.86	463^rd	2201	79.0%
2022	62.84	847^th	2434	65.2%
2023	59.71	932^nd	2439	61.8%
2024	56.47	989^th	2445	59.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ps 273

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	53.15	334^th	938	64.4%
2019	38.27	493^rd	860	42.7%
2022	54.30	330^th	1027	67.9%
2023	30.72	762^nd	1001	23.9%
2024	43.80	505^th	1066	52.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 273

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	47.56	830^th	1941	57.2%
2019	61.61	424^th	1859	77.2%
2022	47.45	861^st	2031	57.6%
2023	50.84	763^rd	2016	62.2%
2024	63.17	509^th	2110	75.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 273

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	56.90	728^th	2045	64.4%
2022	80.26	262^nd	2099	87.5%
2024	65.81	538^th	2078	74.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Ps 273

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	41.43	1449^th	2338	38.0%
2019	58.17	938^th	2357	60.2%
2022	56.22	1009^th	2401	58.0%
2023	62.15	833^rd	2403	65.3%
2024	52.41	1089^th	2413	54.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Ps 273

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	49.81	1175^th	2340	49.8%
2019	53.69	1030^th	2358	56.3%
2022	67.48	702^nd	2400	70.8%
2023	56.77	970^th	2400	59.6%
2024	59.32	900^th	2411	62.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Ps 273

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	27.39	495^th	601	17.6%
2019	58.82	267^th	548	51.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ps 273

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	55.05	561^st	1392	59.7%
2019	61.72	396^th	1315	69.9%
2022	65.27	418^th	1503	72.2%
2023	68.63	338^th	1429	76.3%
2024	63.43	428^th	1531	72.0%

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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

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	9	20	15	55	1	0	0	100
2012	5	19	20	90	0	0	0	134
2013	13	21	38	132	4	1	0	209
2014	14	29	39	167	7	0	0	256
2015	18	32	42	203	8	0	1	304
2016	16	32	59	249	8	0	1	365
2017	11	22	45	270	12	6	0	366
2018	10	17	49	246	12	6	0	340
2019	7	15	47	230	9	4	1	313
2020	7	18	40	226	12	3	2	308
2021	9	14	39	233	12	2	1	310
2022	9	11	46	228	10	2	1	307
2023	5	12	42	239	10	3	5	316
2024	10	8	36	227	13	10	4	308

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

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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 273

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	100	9.0	11.0	85
2012	134	10.0	13.3	97.8
2013	209	15.0	13.9	94.7
2014	256	18.0	14.2	82
2015	304	22.0	13.8	94.1
2016	365	27.0	13.5	96.2
2017	366	28.7	12.7	95.6
2018	340	27.0	12.5	92.9
2019	313	27.0	11.5	91.1
2020	308	24.0	12.8	90.9
2021	310	23.0	13.4	87.7
2022	307	22.9	13.3	81.8
2023	316	32.0	9.8	84.8
2024	308	26.8	11.4	85.7

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 273

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	100	9.0	11.0	85
2012	134	10.0	13.3	97.8
2013	209	15.0	13.9	94.7
2014	256	18.0	14.2	82
2015	304	22.0	13.8	94.1
2016	365	27.0	13.5	96.2
2017	366	28.7	12.7	95.6
2018	340	27.0	12.5	92.9
2019	313	27.0	11.5	91.1
2020	308	24.0	12.8	90.9
2021	310	23.0	13.4	87.7
2022	307	22.9	13.3	81.8
2023	316	32.0	9.8	84.8
2024	308	26.8	11.4	85.7

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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Year	Completely Immunized
2015	99.7%

Data source: New York State Department of Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ps 273

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$738 (4.1%)	$17,151 (95.9%)	$17,889
2020	$816 (4.7%)	$16,667 (95.3%)	$17,483
2021	$964 (5.6%)	$16,120 (94.4%)	$17,085
2022	$1,988 (10.3%)	$17,378 (89.7%)	$19,366
2023	$1,220 (6.3%)	$18,018 (93.7%)	$19,239

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ps 273

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1004^th of 2413 Elementary schools	Ranks 932^nd of 2439 Elementary schools	3.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ps 273)	80	52.4	27.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #27)	54	43.4	10.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)	52	44.9	7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Ps 273)	61	72.7	11.7%
3rd Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #27)	55	54.8	0.2%
3rd Grade Math (New York)	54	53.7	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 273)	55	56.8	1.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #27)	47	47.8	0.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	48	48.8	0.8%
4th Grade Math (Ps 273)	54	61.4	7.4%
4th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #27)	51	51.1	0.1%
4th Grade Math (New York)	50	53.9	3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 273)	38	35.7	2.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #27)	40	46.4	6.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	38	45.1	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Ps 273)	28	36.7	8.7%
5th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #27)	46	46.4	0.4%
5th Grade Math (New York)	46	49.7	3.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	313	316	1%
African American	15	12	20%
American Indian	9	10	11.1%
Asian	47	42	10.6%
Hispanic	230	239	3.9%
Pacific Islander	4	3	25%
White	7	5	28.6%
Two or More Races	1	5	400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.1%	84.8%	6.2%

Schools Near Ps 273

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)			NY State Assessments Math (2024)			NY State Assessments Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ps 273	Public	PK, KG-5	88-07 102nd St	Richmond Hill	11418	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #27	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 286-8300	308	27	11.4	85.7%	10 (3.2%)	8 (2.6%)	227 (73.7%)	36 (11.7%)	13 (4.2%)	10 (3.2%)	4 (1.3%)	56.5	989^th of 2445 public elementary schools	59.6%		59.7	932^nd of 2439 public elementary schools	61.8%	57	64.1	35.0	46.2	50.0	65.1	55.0	37.0	$19,239	$1,220	$18,018
New York City Academy For Discovery	Public	PK, KG-5	95-16 89th Ave	Woodhaven	11421	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #27	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 441-2165	344	28	12.2	85.8%	17 (4.9%)	20 (5.8%)	229 (66.6%)	60 (17.4%)	10 (2.9%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.7%)	32.9	1655^th of 2445 public elementary schools	32.3%		36.1	1555^th of 2439 public elementary schools	36.2%	100	31.9	34.7	40.0	38.9	50.9	44.2	18.0	$19,577	$928	$18,649
Ps 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis	Public	PK, KG-5	85-11 102nd St	Richmond Hill	11418	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #27	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 558-2810	496	35	14.1	81.0%	40 (8.1%)	29 (5.8%)	319 (64.3%)	84 (16.9%)	13 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.0%)	94.7	99^th of 2445 public elementary schools	96.0%		89	231^st of 2439 public elementary schools	90.5%	132	84.0	77.1	79.4	93.9	81.1	95.5	66.2	$18,931	$1,447	$17,484
Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (The)	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	84-40 101st St	Richmond Hill	11418	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #27	No	Yes	No	Yes	(718) 520-7878	510	44	11.6	80.6%	21 (4.1%)	14 (2.7%)	394 (77.3%)	68 (13.3%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.2%)	41.6	1400^th of 2445 public elementary schools	42.7%		42.2	1385^th of 2439 public elementary schools	43.2%	15	37.1	33.3	36.5	57.8	50.0	44.1	31.3	$19,234	$1,318	$17,916
Ps 90 Horace Mann	Public	PK, KG-5	86-50 109th St	Richmond Hill	11418	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #27	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 847-3370	587	42	13.9	90.1%	22 (3.7%)	21 (3.6%)	360 (61.3%)	154 (26.2%)	22 (3.7%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (1.0%)	37.5	1521^st of 2445 public elementary schools	37.8%		49.4	1175^th of 2439 public elementary schools	51.8%	346	37.5	56.8	26.9	46.4	71.3	30.9	9.3	$19,098	$1,351	$17,747
Ps 60 Woodhaven	Public	PK, KG-5	91-02 88th Ave	Woodhaven	11421	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #27	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 441-5046	980	63	15.4	79.8%	26 (2.7%)	30 (3.1%)	709 (72.3%)	188 (19.2%)	18 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.8%)	51.4	1136^th of 2445 public elementary schools	53.5%		65.8	776^th of 2439 public elementary schools	68.2%	360	41.1	43.9	47.5	63.8	59.5	44.3	31.5	$17,429	$904	$16,525
Ps 62 Chester Park School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	97-25 108th St	South Richmond Hill	11419	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #27	No	Yes	No	Yes	(718) 286-4460	795	55	14.4	84.4%	20 (2.5%)	31 (3.9%)	231 (29.1%)	352 (44.3%)	128 (16.1%)	14 (1.8%)	19 (2.4%)	52.4	1101^st of 2445 public elementary schools	55.0%		59.4	941^st of 2439 public elementary schools	61.4%	160	43.0	49.6	53.5	42.4	57.1	50.8	36.4	$17,076	$1,281	$15,795
Ps 56 Harry Eichler	Public	2-5	86-10 114th St	Richmond Hill	11418	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #27	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 441-4448	327	25	13.0	81.0%	31 (9.5%)	29 (8.9%)	170 (52.0%)	75 (22.9%)	16 (4.9%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	50.6	1152^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	52.9%		49	1193^rd of 2439 public elementary schools	51.1%	41	44.6	51.8	43.1	53.3	59.8	49.3	23.9	$19,709	$1,243	$18,466
Ps 51	Public	PK, KG-1	87-45 117th St	Richmond Hill	11418	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #27	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 850-0738	212	16	13.4	86.8%	24 (11.3%)	22 (10.4%)	95 (44.8%)	58 (27.4%)	9 (4.2%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)								(n/a)								$21,289	$2,004	$19,286
Ps 65 Raymond York Elementary School (The)	Public	PK, KG-5	103-22 99th St	Ozone Park	11417	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #27	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 323-1685	360	26	13.8	83.9%	17 (4.7%)	23 (6.4%)	156 (43.3%)	117 (32.5%)	35 (9.7%)	11 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	44.7	1298^th of 2445 public elementary schools	46.9%		54.9	1041^st of 2439 public elementary schools	57.3%	257	27.7	44.4	52.3	44.7	77.8	34.8	22.7	$19,902	$1,532	$18,370

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