Serving 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 524 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith is 0.55, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith?
524 students attend P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith?
P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith offer ?
P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 524 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
