At a glance
Reported students
381
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
346.5
PS 63 Author's Academy: 381 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
13.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 63 Author's Academy
PS 63 Author's Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Bronx. It is one of 68 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 9. NCES reports 381 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (65.1%) and Black (29.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 63 Author's Academy
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 29 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
- 97.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.8%
- Hispanic65.1%
- Black29.4%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.8%
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 # 9
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 199 Shakespeare School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
378 reported students
PS 11 Highbridge
Elementary · Grades PK–05
386 reported students
Mount Eden Children's Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
396 reported students
PS 35 Franz Siegel
Elementary · Grades KG–05
358 reported students
Family School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
405 reported students
PS 132 Garrett a Morgan
Elementary · Grades PK–05
353 reported students
Public schools near PS 63 Author's Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildflower New York Charter School Elementary · Charter · Wildflower New York Charter School | PK–05 | 62 | 0.1 mi |
| Urban Scholars Community School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #12 | PK–05 | 294 | 0.2 mi |
| NYC Autism Charter School Bronx Elementary · Charter · NYC Autism Charter School Bronx | 01–06 | 33 | 0.2 mi |
| Harriet Tubman Charter School Elementary · Charter · Harriet Tubman Charter School | KG–08 | 494 | 0.2 mi |
| South Bronx Classical Charter School III Elementary · Charter · South Bronx Classical Charter School III | KG–08 | 518 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 132 Garrett a Morgan Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 9 | PK–05 | 353 | 0.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 63 Author's Academy
What grades does PS 63 Author's Academy serve?
PS 63 Author's Academy reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District # 9.
How many students attend PS 63 Author's Academy?
PS 63 Author's Academy reported 381 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 63 Author's Academy?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 381 students and 29 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 Author's Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 63 Author's Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 9 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 63 Author's Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.4% 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 Author's Academy in?
PS 63 Author's Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 9, based in Bronx, NY, which operates 68 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 63 Author's Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wildflower New York Charter School (0.1 mi), Urban Scholars Community School (0.2 mi), NYC Autism Charter School Bronx (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.