At a glance
Reported students
271
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
17th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
525
PS 47 Chris Galas: 271 reported students.
State peer staffing position
26th percentile
10.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 47 Chris Galas
PS 47 Chris Galas is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Broad Channel. It is one of 63 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #27. NCES reports 271 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 17th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, below 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 (67.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 47 Chris Galas
- 1How do the reported 10.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.41 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
- 48%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.2%
- Hispanic18.8%
- Black3.7%
- Asian6.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.7%
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 #27
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Goldie Maple Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
309 reported students
PS 96
Elementary · Grades PK–05
310 reported students
PS 273
Elementary · Grades PK–05
329 reported students
PS 51
Elementary · Grades PK–01
202 reported students
PS 56 Harry Eichler
Elementary · Grades 02–05
360 reported students
New York City Academy for Discovery
Elementary · Grades PK–05
361 reported students
Public schools near PS 47 Chris Galas
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 183 Dr Richard R Green Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–08 | 414 | 1.4 mi |
| Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–08 | 627 | 1.6 mi |
| Waterside Children's Studio School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 432 | 1.9 mi |
| Goldie Maple Academy Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–08 | 309 | 2 mi |
| PS 105 Bay School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–08 | 600 | 2.2 mi |
| Ps/Ms 114 Belle Harbor Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–08 | 638 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 47 Chris Galas
What grades does PS 47 Chris Galas serve?
PS 47 Chris Galas reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #27.
How many students attend PS 47 Chris Galas?
PS 47 Chris Galas reported 271 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 17th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 47 Chris Galas?
The calculated ratio is 10.3:1, based on 271 students and 26.41 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 47 Chris Galas a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 47 Chris Galas is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #27 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 47 Chris Galas students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
48% 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 47 Chris Galas in?
PS 47 Chris Galas is part of New York City Geographic District #27, based in Ozone Park, NY, which operates 63 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 47 Chris Galas?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 183 Dr Richard R Green (1.4 mi), Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam (1.6 mi), Waterside Children's Studio School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.