P.S. 23 Carter G. Woodson School serves 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
319 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
43%
30%
Black
56%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend P.S. 23 Carter G. Woodson School?
319 students attend P.S. 23 Carter G. Woodson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of P.S. 23 Carter G. Woodson School students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.S. 23 Carter G. Woodson School?
P.S. 23 Carter G. Woodson School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 23 Carter G. Woodson School offer ?
P.S. 23 Carter G. Woodson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is P.S. 23 Carter G. Woodson School part of?
P.S. 23 Carter G. Woodson School is part of New York City Geographic District #14.
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