At a glance
Reported students
293
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
21st percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
251
Ps/Is 323: 293 reported students.
State peer staffing position
35th percentile
10.8:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Ps/Is 323
Ps/Is 323 is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Brooklyn. It is one of 28 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #23. NCES reports 293 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 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, 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 (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ps/Is 323
- 1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.22 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
- 97.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.3%
- Hispanic27.3%
- Black70%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1%
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 #23
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Christopher Avenue Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
297 reported students
Ps/Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer
Elementary · Grades PK–08
298 reported students
Riverdale Avenue Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
301 reported students
PS 178 Saint Clair McKelway
Elementary · Grades PK–08
313 reported students
PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz
Elementary · Grades PK–05
339 reported students
PS 327 Dr Rose B English
Elementary · Grades PK–05
231 reported students
Public schools near Ps/Is 323
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sid Miller Academy Elementary · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | KG–08 | 595 | under 0.1 mi |
| PS 327 Dr Rose B English Elementary · New York City Geographic District #23 | PK–05 | 231 | 0.1 mi |
| Gregory Jocko Jackson-Sports-Arts Elementary · New York City Geographic District #23 | PK–05 | 203 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 156 Waverly Elementary · New York City Geographic District #23 | PK–05 | 421 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz Elementary · New York City Geographic District #23 | PK–05 | 339 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 150 Christopher Elementary · New York City Geographic District #23 | PK–05 | 97 | 0.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ps/Is 323
What grades does Ps/Is 323 serve?
Ps/Is 323 reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #23.
How many students attend Ps/Is 323?
Ps/Is 323 reported 293 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ps/Is 323?
The calculated ratio is 10.8:1, based on 293 students and 27.22 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/Is 323 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ps/Is 323 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #23 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ps/Is 323 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.3% 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/Is 323 in?
Ps/Is 323 is part of New York City Geographic District #23, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ps/Is 323?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sid Miller Academy (under 0.1 mi), PS 327 Dr Rose B English (0.1 mi), Gregory Jocko Jackson-Sports-Arts (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.