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In the 2022-23 school year, 685 students attended Ps 138.

What is the racial makeup of Ps 138?

Students at Ps 138 are 62% Hispanic, 28% African American, 5% White, 3% Asian.

Ps 138

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

144-176 E 128th St
New York, NY 10035

(212) 369-2227

District: Nyc Special Schools - District 75

Per Pupil Expenditures: $75,771

Student/teacher ratio: 5.4

Number of students: 685

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

62.3%

African American:

27.7%

White:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91.8%

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Student Body

Compare Details Ps 138 has the largest alternative school student body size in the Nyc Special Schools - District 75. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.3%), African American (27.7%), White (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 91.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 138 is 5.4. 19 alternative schools in the Nyc Special Schools - District 75 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Ps 138 employs 126 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 138 is $75,771, which is the 9^th highest among 0 alternative schools in the Nyc Special Schools - District 75.

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	23	81	16	92	0	n/a	n/a	212
1992	31	92	16	97	0	n/a	n/a	236
1993	21	99	14	109	0	n/a	n/a	243
1994	26	99	12	110	0	n/a	n/a	247
1995	38	85	14	133	0	n/a	n/a	270
1996	38	85	14	133	0	n/a	n/a	270
1997	32	86	18	127	1	n/a	n/a	264
1998	25	72	19	119	4	n/a	n/a	239
1999	25	87	20	132	0	n/a	n/a	264
2000	20	83	23	125	2	n/a	n/a	253
2001	24	80	22	132	2	n/a	n/a	260
2002	21	99	26	147	1	n/a	n/a	294
2003	21	99	26	147	1	n/a	n/a	294
2004	22	109	28	168	1	n/a	n/a	328
2005	21	107	26	176	3	n/a	n/a	333
2006	24	132	23	173	2	n/a	n/a	354
2007	27	134	18	178	2	n/a	n/a	359
2008	27	141	19	199	2	n/a	n/a	388
2009	35	152	19	211	2	n/a	n/a	419
2010	36	158	15	216	1	n/a	n/a	426
2011	45	166	17	247	3	0	0	478
2012	48	181	20	271	4	0	0	524
2013	48	171	18	282	5	0	2	526
2014	49	168	17	294	2	0	2	532
2015	50	176	21	301	2	0	1	551
2016	53	189	19	344	3	0	1	609
2017	49	192	17	338	1	0	1	598
2018	45	185	22	346	2	0	2	602
2019	42	174	21	359	2	1	2	601
2020	43	182	20	374	2	1	2	624
2021	38	187	17	392	3	1	4	642
2022	37	188	19	391	4	1	5	645
2023	37	190	20	427	4	2	5	685

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 138

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	212	53.0	4.0	n/a
1992	236	51.0	4.6	n/a
1993	243	53.9	4.5	n/a
1994	247	59.9	4.1	n/a
1995	270	58.1	4.6	n/a
1996	270	58.1	4.6	n/a
1997	264	63.1	4.2	0
1998	239	67.9	3.5	0
1999	264	70.0	3.8	94.7
2000	253	78.0	3.2	97.6
2001	260	72.0	3.6	96.5
2002	294	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	294	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	328	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	333	n/a	n/a	0
2006	354	80.0	4.4	93.2
2007	359	83.0	4.3	84.7
2008	388	87.6	4.4	91.8
2009	419	94.0	4.5	0
2010	426	94.9	4.4	n/a
2011	478	110.5	4.3	61.7
2012	524	116.0	4.5	65.5
2013	526	121.0	4.3	93.3
2014	532	126.0	4.2	98.9
2015	551	126.0	4.3	70.1
2016	609	143.0	4.2	67.5
2017	598	140.0	4.2	68.6
2018	602	140.0	4.2	91.7
2019	601	134.8	4.4	89.5
2020	624	107.0	5.8	89.4
2021	642	109.0	5.8	90.2
2022	645	127.0	5.0	89.1
2023	685	126.0	5.4	91.8

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 138

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	212	53.0	4.0	n/a
1992	236	51.0	4.6	n/a
1993	243	53.9	4.5	n/a
1994	247	59.9	4.1	n/a
1995	270	58.1	4.6	n/a
1996	270	58.1	4.6	n/a
1997	264	63.1	4.2	0
1998	239	67.9	3.5	0
1999	264	70.0	3.8	94.7
2000	253	78.0	3.2	97.6
2001	260	72.0	3.6	96.5
2002	294	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	294	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	328	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	333	n/a	n/a	0
2006	354	80.0	4.4	93.2
2007	359	83.0	4.3	84.7
2008	388	87.6	4.4	91.8
2009	419	94.0	4.5	0
2010	426	94.9	4.4	n/a
2011	478	110.5	4.3	61.7
2012	524	116.0	4.5	65.5
2013	526	121.0	4.3	93.3
2014	532	126.0	4.2	98.9
2015	551	126.0	4.3	70.1
2016	609	143.0	4.2	67.5
2017	598	140.0	4.2	68.6
2018	602	140.0	4.2	91.7
2019	601	134.8	4.4	89.5
2020	624	107.0	5.8	89.4
2021	642	109.0	5.8	90.2
2022	645	127.0	5.0	89.1
2023	685	126.0	5.4	91.8

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 138

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$535 (0.6%)	$83,913 (99.4%)	$84,448
2020	$416 (0.5%)	$83,007 (99.5%)	$83,424
2021	$552 (0.7%)	$80,095 (99.3%)	$80,647
2022	$1,838 (2.2%)	$82,068 (97.8%)	$83,906
2023	$879 (1.2%)	$74,892 (98.8%)	$75,771

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ps 138

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	601	685	14%
African American	174	190	9.2%
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	21	20	4.8%
Hispanic	359	427	18.9%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	42	37	11.9%
Two or More Races	2	5	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	89.5%	91.8%	2.3%

Schools Near Ps 138

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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 138	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	144-176 E 128th St	New York	10035	New York County	Nyc Special Schools - District 75	No	No	No	No	(212) 369-2227	685	126	5.4	91.8%	37 (5.4%)	190 (27.7%)	427 (62.3%)	20 (2.9%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.7%)								(n/a)																										$75,771	$879	$74,892
Harlem Prep Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	3-12	240 E 123rd St-1st Fl	New York	10035	New York County	Harlem Prep Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(212) 876-9953	759	79	9.5	88.3%	9 (1.2%)	435 (57.3%)	294 (38.7%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.1%)	4 (0.5%)	7 (0.9%)								(n/a)	25.6	12.0	39.2	73.5	20.4		64.3	34.9	8.9	62.6	47.6	33.3	41.9	30.3	34.0	47.1	40.0	23.1	34.8	33.8	32.6	64.6	0.0	26.2	35.2	$25,166	$6,222	$18,944
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	35 E 125th St	New York	10035	New York County	Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(212) 360-3255	1,019	66	15.4	92.1%	7 (0.7%)	823 (80.8%)	159 (15.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	19 (1.9%)								(n/a)	47.1	4.9	12.5	70.6	6.5	21.2	42.6	42.2		34.0	54.8	34.7	60.0	33.3	51.8	65.1	67.1	61.6	46.8	53.2	51.9	76.5	82.6	10.7	64.8	$25,967	$3,528	$22,438
Harlem Village Academy East Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2351 1st Ave-4th Fl	New York	10035	New York County	Harlem Village Academy East Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(646) 812-9600	478	52	9.1	91.8%	0 (0.0%)	299 (62.6%)	172 (36.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)								(n/a)	44.4			74.5			76.5	47.4		80.0	63.6	64.5	78.8	40.9	75.0	84.9	96.2	83.3	90.9	81.0	74.1	87.9	100.0	19.1	42.3	$25,269	$5,057	$20,212
Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	34 W 118th St-2nd Fl	New York	10026	New York County	Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(646) 277-7170	1,574			66.9%	64 (4.1%)	974 (61.9%)	453 (28.8%)	30 (1.9%)	24 (1.5%)	5 (0.3%)	22 (1.4%)								(n/a)	88.2			94.1			92.7	80.3			100.0	51.5	74.7	72.6	93.1	100.0		92.9	95.1	88.7	94.4	96.4		45.2		$17,143	$378	$16,765
Democracy Prep Endurance Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	240 E 123rd St	New York	10035	New York County	Democracy Prep Endurance Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(212) 316-7602	653	80	8.1	88.2%	9 (1.4%)	404 (61.9%)	213 (32.6%)	5 (0.8%)	14 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.2%)								(n/a)	29.2	18.6	52.0	70.8	25.8		75.5	39.8	16.7	90.6	35.1	31.7	52.5					30.4	47.5							$23,756	$5,275	$18,481
Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	207 W 133rd St	New York	10030	New York County	Democracy Prep Harlem Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(212) 281-1248	1,017	98	10.4	90.1%	5 (0.5%)	703 (69.1%)	270 (26.5%)	4 (0.4%)	17 (1.7%)	5 (0.5%)	13 (1.3%)								(n/a)	20.0	18.6	44.2	65.8	30.8		63.2	42.2	21.3	79.0	45.2	50.0	48.9	31.9	18.4	40.6	34.2	43.8	63.6	31.9	31.8	48.6		14.6	35.1	$20,144	$5,515	$14,630
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	245 W 129th St	New York	10027	New York County	Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(646) 556-6275	1,138	65	17.4	90.8%	12 (1.1%)	879 (77.2%)	223 (19.6%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	4 (0.4%)	15 (1.3%)								(n/a)	60.0	42.9	68.4	88.8	48.5	76.6	79.4	60.0		70.5	89.3	30.3	63.7	60.4	63.7	68.8	67.6	69.0	79.4	59.3	72.8	91.4	85.3	31.5	41.7	$24,181	$3,645	$20,536
Harbor Science And Arts Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	132-142 E 111th St	New York	10029	New York County	Harbor Science And Arts Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(917) 261-2700	198			80.8%	1 (0.5%)	91 (46.0%)	97 (49.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)								(n/a)												14.3	13.3	23.5	40.0	38.5	61.9	14.3	7.1	18.8	58.8	53.9	70.0	11.1	30.0	$21,335	$2,801	$18,534
South Bronx Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-10	164 Bruckner Blvd	Bronx	10454	Bronx County	South Bronx Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(718) 292-5737	458	23	20.1	95.9%	3 (0.7%)	51 (11.1%)	400 (87.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			96.7					48.8			84.3	77.1	90.9	79.5	54.4	66.0	75.8	82.9	84.9	78.1	32.6	50.0		26.2		$16,522	$2,343	$14,179

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