At a glance
Reported students
335
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
31st percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
293
PS 233 Langston Hughes: 335 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
11.2:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 233 Langston Hughes
PS 233 Langston Hughes is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Brooklyn. It is one of 34 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #18. NCES reports 335 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, close to 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 (82.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 233 Langston Hughes
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 30 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
- 85.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.4%
- Hispanic10.7%
- Black82.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial0%
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 #18
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 219 Kennedy-King
Elementary · Grades PK–05
334 reported students
PS 244 Richard R Green
Elementary · Grades PK–05
315 reported students
PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner
Elementary · Grades PK–05
307 reported students
PS 272 Curtis Estabrook
Elementary · Grades PK–05
365 reported students
PS 208 Elsa Ebeling
Elementary · Grades PK–05
297 reported students
PS 268 Emma Lazarus
Elementary · Grades PK–05
286 reported students
Public schools near PS 233 Langston Hughes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New American Academy Charter School (The) Elementary · Charter · New American Academy Charter School (The) | KG–05 | 247 | under 0.1 mi |
| Cultural Arts Academy Charter School at Spring Creek Elementary · Charter · Cultural Arts Academy Charter School at Spring Creek | KG–06 | 221 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 66 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #18 | PK–08 | 527 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 165 Ida Posner Elementary · New York City Geographic District #23 | PK–05 | 213 | 0.4 mi |
| Uncommon Brownsville South Charter School NYC Elementary · Charter · Uncommon Brownsville South Charter School NYC | KG–08 | 748 | 0.5 mi |
| Riverdale Avenue Community School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #23 | PK–05 | 301 | 0.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 233 Langston Hughes
What grades does PS 233 Langston Hughes serve?
PS 233 Langston Hughes reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #18.
How many students attend PS 233 Langston Hughes?
PS 233 Langston Hughes reported 335 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 233 Langston Hughes?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 335 students and 30 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 233 Langston Hughes a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 233 Langston Hughes is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #18 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 233 Langston Hughes students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
85.4% 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 233 Langston Hughes in?
PS 233 Langston Hughes is part of New York City Geographic District #18, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 34 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 233 Langston Hughes?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include New American Academy Charter School (The) (under 0.1 mi), Cultural Arts Academy Charter School at Spring Creek (0.3 mi), PS 66 (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.