At a glance
Reported students
509
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47.46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
694
PS 153 Homecrest: 509 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
10.7:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 153 Homecrest
PS 153 Homecrest is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Brooklyn. It is one of 41 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #21. NCES reports 509 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 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.7:1, 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 White (39.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 153 Homecrest
- 1How do the reported 10.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 47.46 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
- 90%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.5%
- Hispanic29.9%
- Black2.6%
- Asian24.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
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 #21
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 199 Frederick Wachtel
Elementary · Grades PK–05
508 reported students
PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–08
514 reported students
PS 90 Edna Cohen School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
499 reported students
PS 238 Anne Sullivan
Elementary · Grades PK–08
538 reported students
PS 212 Lady Deborah Moody
Elementary · Grades PK–05
560 reported students
PS 100 Coney Island School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
577 reported students
Public schools near PS 153 Homecrest
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 255 Barbara Reing School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #22 | KG–05 | 800 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 215 Morris H Weiss Elementary · New York City Geographic District #21 | PK–05 | 686 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 238 Anne Sullivan Elementary · New York City Geographic District #21 | PK–08 | 538 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 206 Joseph F Lamb Elementary · New York City Geographic District #22 | KG–08 | 1,508 | 0.7 mi |
| PS 254 Dag Hammarskjold Elementary · New York City Geographic District #22 | PK–05 | 719 | 0.8 mi |
| PS 95 Gravesend (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #21 | KG–08 | 916 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 153 Homecrest
What grades does PS 153 Homecrest serve?
PS 153 Homecrest reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #21.
How many students attend PS 153 Homecrest?
PS 153 Homecrest reported 509 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 153 Homecrest?
The calculated ratio is 10.7:1, based on 509 students and 47.46 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 Homecrest a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 153 Homecrest is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #21 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 153 Homecrest students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90% 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 Homecrest in?
PS 153 Homecrest is part of New York City Geographic District #21, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 41 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 153 Homecrest?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 255 Barbara Reing School (0.3 mi), PS 215 Morris H Weiss (0.5 mi), PS 238 Anne Sullivan (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.