P.S. 53 serves 410 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
The diversity score of P.S. 53 is 0.71, 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 is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of P.S. 53 students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 53?
P.S. 53 has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 53 offer ?
P.S. 53 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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