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P.s. 233

91-30 Metropolitan Ave
Forest Hills, NY 11375
P.s. 233 serves 523 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

P.s. 233's student population of 523 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
523 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of P.s. 233 is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
32%
30%
Black
33%
16%
White
14%
40%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.75
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend P.s. 233?
523 students attend P.s. 233.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of P.s. 233 students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 233?
P.s. 233 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 233 offer ?
P.s. 233 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 233 part of?

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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