PS 503 SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY (THE)
Regular School · BROOKLYN, NY
PS 503 SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY (THE) is a regular school school in BROOKLYN, New York, serving grades KG–05 with 550 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 7.8:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 419 | 76% |
| Asian | 79 | 14% |
| White | 45 | 8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 550 | 281M / 269F |
English Language Learners: 442 (80% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2020-2021)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 20-24% | 55.2% | 130 |
| Science Proficiency | 50-59% | — | 38 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 550 | 100% |
Other Schools in District
- ACADEMY OF TALENTED SCHOLARS (THE) Elementary
- BROOKLYN SCHOOL OF INQUIRY Elementary
- PS 102 BAYVIEW (THE) Elementary
- PS 105 BLYTHEBOURNE (THE) Elementary
- PS 112 LEFFERTS PARK Elementary
- PS 127 MCKINLEY PARK Elementary
- PS 160 WILLIAM T SAMPSON Elementary
- PS 163 BATH BEACH Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 11220) → CensusDepth.com
- New York population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- New York teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
360015105908
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD