How many students attend Ps 53?

In the 2023-24 school year, 406 students attended Ps 53.

What is the racial makeup of Ps 53?

Students at Ps 53 are 40% Hispanic, 30% African American, 16% Asian, 9% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Ps 53

Public, Alternative K-12

544 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215

(718) 832-3563

District: Nyc Special Schools - District 75

Per Pupil Expenditures: $64,399

Student/teacher ratio: 5.7

Number of students: 406

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

40.1%

African American:

30.0%

Asian:

15.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.3%

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Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Ps 53 is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.1%), African American (30%), Asian (15.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 94.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 53 is 5.7. 25 alternative schools in the Nyc Special Schools - District 75 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Ps 53 employs 70.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 53 is $64,399. 22 alternative schools in the Nyc Special Schools - District 75 spend more per student.

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	54	109	1	94	0	n/a	n/a	258
1990	60	111	2	88	0	n/a	n/a	261
1991	73	100	5	93	0	n/a	n/a	271
1992	65	108	8	96	0	n/a	n/a	277
1993	43	77	5	64	1	n/a	n/a	190
1994	47	117	3	74	1	n/a	n/a	242
1995	49	158	8	102	3	n/a	n/a	320
1996	49	158	8	102	3	n/a	n/a	320
1997	38	152	7	97	8	n/a	n/a	302
1998	33	182	7	118	5	n/a	n/a	345
1999	37	221	13	126	2	n/a	n/a	399
2000	36	239	14	142	4	n/a	n/a	435
2001	45	213	15	131	5	n/a	n/a	409
2002	54	229	16	129	5	n/a	n/a	433
2003	54	229	16	129	5	n/a	n/a	433
2004	48	212	13	127	5	n/a	n/a	405
2005	46	188	16	125	6	n/a	n/a	381
2006	45	202	17	128	3	n/a	n/a	395
2007	40	200	14	129	3	n/a	n/a	386
2008	46	210	15	108	3	n/a	n/a	382
2009	46	198	10	109	3	n/a	n/a	366
2010	42	197	12	122	0	n/a	n/a	373
2011	48	189	14	119	2	0	0	372
2012	47	176	15	131	1	0	0	370
2013	47	190	18	138	1	0	4	398
2014	48	187	22	146	1	0	2	406
2015	50	175	21	144	3	0	2	395
2016	53	180	32	167	5	0	21	458
2017	51	176	36	167	5	2	22	459
2018	55	175	40	171	4	3	23	471
2019	45	167	43	166	6	3	20	450
2020	39	162	46	175	6	3	19	450
2021	34	156	47	170	7	2	16	432
2022	36	148	50	170	6	1	14	425
2023	38	130	60	162	6	1	13	410
2024	38	122	63	163	6	1	13	406

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 53

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	258	48.9	5.2	n/a
1990	261	48.0	5.4	n/a
1991	271	48.9	5.5	n/a
1992	277	57.4	4.8	n/a
1993	190	52.0	3.7	n/a
1994	242	35.0	6.9	n/a
1995	320	55.0	5.8	n/a
1996	320	55.0	5.8	n/a
1997	302	54.0	5.6	0
1998	345	44.0	7.8	0
1999	399	57.6	6.9	86
2000	435	75.0	5.8	93.8
2001	409	68.1	6.0	95.1
2002	433	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	433	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	405	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	381	n/a	n/a	0
2006	395	74.0	5.3	75.7
2007	386	74.0	5.2	67.4
2008	382	75.0	5.1	67.8
2009	366	76.0	4.8	0
2010	373	76.0	4.9	n/a
2011	372	78.4	4.7	74.5
2012	370	78.0	4.7	76.8
2013	398	82.0	4.8	0
2014	406	85.0	4.7	95.3
2015	395	79.0	5.0	68.9
2016	458	89.0	5.1	64.2
2017	459	98.9	4.6	62.3
2018	471	99.0	4.7	88.7
2019	450	98.9	4.5	88
2020	450	66.0	6.8	91.8
2021	432	61.5	7.0	91.9
2022	425	72.4	5.8	90.6
2023	410	65.5	6.2	90.7
2024	406	70.3	5.7	94.3

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 53

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	258	48.9	5.2	n/a
1990	261	48.0	5.4	n/a
1991	271	48.9	5.5	n/a
1992	277	57.4	4.8	n/a
1993	190	52.0	3.7	n/a
1994	242	35.0	6.9	n/a
1995	320	55.0	5.8	n/a
1996	320	55.0	5.8	n/a
1997	302	54.0	5.6	0
1998	345	44.0	7.8	0
1999	399	57.6	6.9	86
2000	435	75.0	5.8	93.8
2001	409	68.1	6.0	95.1
2002	433	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	433	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	405	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	381	n/a	n/a	0
2006	395	74.0	5.3	75.7
2007	386	74.0	5.2	67.4
2008	382	75.0	5.1	67.8
2009	366	76.0	4.8	0
2010	373	76.0	4.9	n/a
2011	372	78.4	4.7	74.5
2012	370	78.0	4.7	76.8
2013	398	82.0	4.8	0
2014	406	85.0	4.7	95.3
2015	395	79.0	5.0	68.9
2016	458	89.0	5.1	64.2
2017	459	98.9	4.6	62.3
2018	471	99.0	4.7	88.7
2019	450	98.9	4.5	88
2020	450	66.0	6.8	91.8
2021	432	61.5	7.0	91.9
2022	425	72.4	5.8	90.6
2023	410	65.5	6.2	90.7
2024	406	70.3	5.7	94.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ps 53

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$512 (0.7%)	$68,403 (99.3%)	$68,916
2020	$523 (0.8%)	$66,160 (99.2%)	$66,683
2021	$485 (0.8%)	$63,126 (99.2%)	$63,611
2022	$1,174 (1.7%)	$67,538 (98.3%)	$68,712
2023	$977 (1.5%)	$63,422 (98.5%)	$64,399

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ps 53

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	450	410	8.9%
African American	167	130	22.2%
American Indian	6	6
Asian	43	60	39.5%
Hispanic	166	162	2.4%
Pacific Islander	3	1	66.7%
White	45	38	15.6%
Two or More Races	20	13	35%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88%	90.7%	2.7%

Schools Near Ps 53

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Regents Common Core Algebra I (2024)	Regents Chemistry (2024)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2024)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2024)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Global History and Geography (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Physics (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ps 53	Public, Alternative	K-12	544 7th Ave	Brooklyn	11215	Kings County	Nyc Special Schools - District 75	No	No	No	No	(718) 832-3563	406	70	5.7	94.3%	38 (9.4%)	122 (30.0%)	163 (40.1%)	63 (15.5%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (3.2%)								(n/a)																										$64,399	$977	$63,422
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Central School District 15.2	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	3002 Fort Hamilton Pkwy	Brooklyn	11218	Kings County	Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Central School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(718) 643-1086	1,217	136	8.9	39.1%	524 (43.1%)	238 (19.6%)	309 (25.4%)	40 (3.3%)	5 (0.4%)	4 (0.3%)	97 (8.0%)								(n/a)	56.8			88.3			83.4	75.6		89.0	80.1	58.9			73.0	77.1	79.6	59.7			74.1	87.3	77.8			$23,692	$1,121	$22,572
Ps 77	Public, Alternative	K-12	62 Park Pl	Brooklyn	11217	Kings County	Nyc Special Schools - District 75	No	No	No	No	(718) 789-1191	381	71	5.3	90.6%	54 (14.2%)	152 (39.9%)	95 (24.9%)	74 (19.4%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)								(n/a)																										$72,084	$2,056	$70,028
Ps 369 Coy L Cox School	Public, Alternative	K-12	383 State St	Brooklyn	11217	Kings County	Nyc Special Schools - District 75	No	No	No	No	(718) 852-1701	506	99	5.1	91.9%	47 (9.3%)	216 (42.7%)	179 (35.4%)	46 (9.1%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.4%)								(n/a)																										$77,538	$1,259	$76,279
Design Works	Public, Alternative	9	424 Albee Square	Brooklyn	11201	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #13	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(929) 489-3880	85	7	12.1	63.5%	15 (17.6%)	37 (43.5%)	17 (20.0%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (15.3%)								(n/a)			60.7	77.5		96.7		51.9			52.9
Ps 140	Public, Alternative	K-11	141 Macon St	Brooklyn	11216	Kings County	Nyc Special Schools - District 75	No	No	No	No	(718) 783-4842	331	66	5.0	94.6%	11 (3.3%)	193 (58.3%)	107 (32.3%)	11 (3.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)								(n/a)																										$77,240	$2,143	$75,098
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	141 Macon St-1st Fl	Brooklyn	11216	Kings County	Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(718) 636-0360	1,152	101	11.4	90.0%	14 (1.2%)	888 (77.1%)	172 (14.9%)	29 (2.5%)	28 (2.4%)	8 (0.7%)	13 (1.1%)								(n/a)	19.6	1.0	6.8	30.3	0.0		42.1	31.7	0.0	40.8	39.8	44.9	59.4	25.7	53.2	44.6	74.1	82.4	75.4	34.7	50.6	58.3	48.2	20.0		$18,768	$2,396	$16,372
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	790 E New York Ave	Brooklyn	11203	Kings County	Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(347) 471-2580	1,370	90	15.3		12 (0.9%)	1,200 (87.6%)	120 (8.8%)	8 (0.6%)	13 (0.9%)	2 (0.1%)	15 (1.1%)								(n/a)	10.0			63.4	25.2	17.7	55.2	52.1	9.4	32.5	44.9	60.6	67.9	37.4	49.4	65.9	69.8	72.7	74.1	17.8	30.1	59.3	43.7	30.4	58.6	$18,643	$2,932	$15,711
KIPP Always Mentally Prepared Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	1224 Park Pl-4th Fl	Brooklyn	11213	Kings County	KIPP Always Mentally Prepared Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(718) 943-3710	895	55	16.3	88.7%	16 (1.8%)	715 (79.9%)	107 (12.0%)	4 (0.4%)	29 (3.2%)	5 (0.6%)	19 (2.1%)								(n/a)											78.3	47.7	56.7	39.0	47.4	69.8	65.1	75.3	68.8	54.8	52.1	78.1		33.3	54.3	$19,182	$2,253	$16,929
Kings Collegiate Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	905 Winthrop St	Brooklyn	11203	Kings County	Kings Collegiate Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(347) 390-0460	1,205	101	11.9	85.1%	9 (0.7%)	1,018 (84.5%)	143 (11.9%)	3 (0.2%)	10 (0.8%)	5 (0.4%)	17 (1.4%)								(n/a)	26.1	0.0	4.8	39.6	3.3		33.1	37.0		27.1	40.9	43.8	50.0	50.0	44.7	67.5	81.0	83.3	81.0	66.3	74.5	76.3	83.3	37.7		$17,506	$2,229	$15,277

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