At a glance
Reported students
258
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
359
Paula Hedbavny School: 258 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
8.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Paula Hedbavny School
Paula Hedbavny School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in New York. It is one of 45 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 6. NCES reports 258 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 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.5:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (81.8%) and White (10.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Paula Hedbavny School
- 1How do the reported 8.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.42 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
- 77.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.9%
- Hispanic81.8%
- Black6.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.2%
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 # 6
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Professor Juan Bosch Public School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
254 reported students
PS 98 Shorac Kappock
Elementary · Grades PK–05
288 reported students
Muscota
Elementary · Grades KG–05
290 reported students
PS 192 Jacob H Schiff
Elementary · Grades PK–05
224 reported students
William Lynch School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–07
315 reported students
PS 132 Juan Pablo Duarte
Elementary · Grades KG–05
197 reported students
Public schools near Paula Hedbavny School
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 18 Park Terrace Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 6 | KG–08 | 179 | under 0.1 mi |
| PS 5 Ellen Lurie Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 6 | PK–05 | 425 | 0.2 mi |
| Washington Heights Academy Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 6 | PK–08 | 463 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 152 Dyckman Valley Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 6 | PK–05 | 456 | 0.4 mi |
| Professor Juan Bosch Public School Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 6 | KG–05 | 254 | 0.4 mi |
| Equity Project Charter School (The) Elementary · Charter · Equity Project Charter School (The) | KG–08 | 1,075 | 0.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Paula Hedbavny School
What grades does Paula Hedbavny School serve?
Paula Hedbavny School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District # 6.
How many students attend Paula Hedbavny School?
Paula Hedbavny School reported 258 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Paula Hedbavny School?
The calculated ratio is 8.5:1, based on 258 students and 30.42 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 Paula Hedbavny School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Paula Hedbavny School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 6 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Paula Hedbavny School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.9% 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 Paula Hedbavny School in?
Paula Hedbavny School is part of New York City Geographic District # 6, based in New York, NY, which operates 45 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Paula Hedbavny School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 18 Park Terrace (under 0.1 mi), PS 5 Ellen Lurie (0.2 mi), Washington Heights Academy (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.