At a glance
Reported students
957
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
68.02
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
525
PS 63 Old South: 957 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
14.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 63 Old South
PS 63 Old South is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Ozone Park. It is one of 63 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #27. NCES reports 957 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 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, 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 Asian (47.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (37.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 63 Old South
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 68.02 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
- 78.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.5%
- Hispanic37.7%
- Black3.8%
- Asian47.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- 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 #27
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 60 Woodhaven
Elementary · Grades PK–05
957 reported students
PS 124 Osmond a Church
Elementary · Grades KG–08
1,008 reported students
PS 232 Lindenwood
Elementary · Grades PK–08
831 reported students
PS 62 Chester Park School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
827 reported students
PS 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,094 reported students
PS 207 Rockwood Park
Elementary · Grades PK–08
668 reported students
Public schools near PS 63 Old South
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Explorers Elementary School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 376 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 65 Raymond York Elementary School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 378 | 0.5 mi |
| Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 Elementary · Charter · Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 | KG–05 | 437 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 64 Joseph P Addabbo Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 493 | 0.6 mi |
| S.T.A.R. Leadership Academy Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 507 | 0.8 mi |
| PS 232 Lindenwood Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–08 | 831 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 63 Old South
What grades does PS 63 Old South serve?
PS 63 Old South reports grades PK–05 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 63 Old South?
PS 63 Old South reported 957 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 63 Old South?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 957 students and 68.02 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 63 Old South a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 63 Old South 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 63 Old South students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
78.5% 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 63 Old South in?
PS 63 Old South 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 63 Old South?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Queens Explorers Elementary School (0.5 mi), PS 65 Raymond York Elementary School (The) (0.5 mi), Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2 (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.