At a glance
Reported students
541
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.88
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
74th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
PS 183 Robert L Stevenson: 541 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
15.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 183 Robert L Stevenson
PS 183 Robert L Stevenson is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in New York. It is one of 118 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 2. NCES reports 541 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, 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 White (57.7%) and Asian (21.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 183 Robert L Stevenson
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.88 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
- 11.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.7%
- Hispanic12.6%
- Black1.8%
- Asian21.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.1%
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 # 2
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 40 Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Elementary · Grades PK–05
538 reported students
PS 59 Beekman Hill International
Elementary · Grades PK–05
531 reported students
PS 130 Hernando de Soto
Elementary · Grades PK–05
526 reported students
PS 3 Charrette School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
563 reported students
PS 198 Isador E Ida Straus
Elementary · Grades PK–05
516 reported students
PS 126 Jacob August Riis
Elementary · Grades PK–08
575 reported students
Public schools near PS 183 Robert L Stevenson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ella Baker School Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 2 | PK–08 | 337 | 0.2 mi |
| East Side Elementary School-Ps 267 Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 2 | KG–05 | 353 | 0.3 mi |
| Ps/Is 217 Roosevelt Island Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 2 | PK–08 | 689 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 59 Beekman Hill International Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 2 | PK–05 | 531 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 158 Bayard Taylor Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 2 | PK–05 | 605 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 290 Manhattan New School Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 2 | PK–05 | 444 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 183 Robert L Stevenson
What grades does PS 183 Robert L Stevenson serve?
PS 183 Robert L Stevenson reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District # 2.
How many students attend PS 183 Robert L Stevenson?
PS 183 Robert L Stevenson reported 541 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 183 Robert L Stevenson?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 541 students and 35.88 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 183 Robert L Stevenson a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 183 Robert L Stevenson is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 2 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 183 Robert L Stevenson students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
11.6% 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 183 Robert L Stevenson in?
PS 183 Robert L Stevenson is part of New York City Geographic District # 2, based in New York, NY, which operates 118 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 183 Robert L Stevenson?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ella Baker School (0.2 mi), East Side Elementary School-Ps 267 (0.3 mi), Ps/Is 217 Roosevelt Island (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.