At a glance
Reported students
440
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
392.5
PS 153 Helen Keller: 440 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
13.7:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 153 Helen Keller
PS 153 Helen Keller is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Bronx. It is one of 60 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #11. NCES reports 440 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, above the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 153 Helen Keller
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.11 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.6%
- Hispanic26.1%
- Black61.6%
- Asian7.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial1.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #11
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 21 Philip H Sheridan
Elementary · Grades KG–05
406 reported students
PS 111 Seton Falls
Elementary · Grades PK–05
397 reported students
PS 68
Elementary · Grades PK–05
493 reported students
PS 112 Bronxwood
Elementary · Grades PK–05
370 reported students
Young Voices Academy of the Bronx
Elementary · Grades PK–05
363 reported students
PS 16 Wakefield
Elementary · Grades PK–05
343 reported students
Public schools near PS 153 Helen Keller
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS 178 Dr Selman Waksman Elementary · New York City Geographic District #11 | PK–05 | 334 | 0.1 mi |
| MS 596 Elementary · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | PK–08 | 403 | 0.2 mi |
| Bronx Charter School for Better Learning II Elementary · Charter · Bronx Charter School for Better Learning II | KG–05 | 423 | 0.6 mi |
| Baychester Academy Elementary · New York City Geographic District #11 | PK–05 | 339 | 0.7 mi |
| Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Elementary · New York City Geographic District #11 | PK–05 | 258 | 0.7 mi |
| PS 160 Walt Disney Elementary · New York City Geographic District #11 | PK–05 | 278 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 153 Helen Keller
What grades does PS 153 Helen Keller serve?
PS 153 Helen Keller reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #11.
How many students attend PS 153 Helen Keller?
PS 153 Helen Keller reported 440 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 153 Helen Keller?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 440 students and 32.11 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is PS 153 Helen Keller a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 153 Helen Keller is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #11 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 153 Helen Keller students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is PS 153 Helen Keller in?
PS 153 Helen Keller is part of New York City Geographic District #11, based in Bronx, NY, which operates 60 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 153 Helen Keller?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 178 Dr Selman Waksman (0.1 mi), MS 596 (0.2 mi), Bronx Charter School for Better Learning II (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.