At a glance
Reported students
368
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
39th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
359
PS 48 Po Michael J Buczek: 368 reported students.
State peer staffing position
20th percentile
9.9:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 48 Po Michael J Buczek
PS 48 Po Michael J Buczek is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in New York. It is one of 45 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 6. NCES reports 368 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 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.9:1, 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 (88.9%) and White (7.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 48 Po Michael J Buczek
- 1How do the reported 9.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.14 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
- 85.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.3%
- Hispanic88.9%
- Black2.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
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.
PS 28 Wright Brothers
Elementary · Grades PK–05
378 reported students
PS 8 Luis Belliard
Elementary · Grades PK–05
354 reported students
PS 115 Alexander Humboldt
Elementary · Grades PK–05
350 reported students
PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell
Elementary · Grades PK–05
387 reported students
Amistad Dual Language School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
391 reported students
Ps/Is 210 21st Century Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
399 reported students
Public schools near PS 48 Po Michael J Buczek
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 132 Juan Pablo Duarte Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 6 | KG–05 | 197 | 0.2 mi |
| Dos Puentes Elementary School Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 6 | KG–05 | 416 | 0.2 mi |
| Ps/Is 187 Hudson Cliffs Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 6 | PK–08 | 744 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 189 Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 6 | PK–05 | 421 | 0.3 mi |
| Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights Elementary · Charter · Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights | KG–06 | 410 | 0.3 mi |
| Equity Project Charter School (The) Elementary · Charter · Equity Project Charter School (The) | KG–08 | 1,075 | 0.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 48 Po Michael J Buczek
What grades does PS 48 Po Michael J Buczek serve?
PS 48 Po Michael J Buczek reports grades PK–05 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 PS 48 Po Michael J Buczek?
PS 48 Po Michael J Buczek reported 368 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 48 Po Michael J Buczek?
The calculated ratio is 9.9:1, based on 368 students and 37.14 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 48 Po Michael J Buczek a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 48 Po Michael J Buczek 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 PS 48 Po Michael J Buczek students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
85.6% 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 48 Po Michael J Buczek in?
PS 48 Po Michael J Buczek 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 PS 48 Po Michael J Buczek?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 132 Juan Pablo Duarte (0.2 mi), Dos Puentes Elementary School (0.2 mi), Ps/Is 187 Hudson Cliffs (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.