PS 253
Regular School · BROOKLYN, NY
PS 253 is a regular school school in BROOKLYN, New York, serving grades KG–05 with 955 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 14.6:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 363 | 38% |
| Asian | 313 | 33% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 245 | 26% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 2% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 955 | 510M / 445F |
English Language Learners: 244 (26% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2020-2021)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | >=80% | 55.2% | 22 |
| Science Proficiency | >=50% | — | 6 |
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.) | 955 | 100% |
Contact & Location
2953 BRIGHTON 6TH ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11235
Phone: (718)332-3331
Other Schools in District
- PS 100 CONEY ISLAND SCHOOL (THE) Elementary
- PS 101 VERRAZANO (THE) Elementary
- PS 121 NELSON A ROCKEFELLER Elementary
- PS 128 BENSONHURST Elementary
- PS 153 HOMECREST Elementary
- PS 177 MARLBORO (THE) Elementary
- PS 188 MICHAEL E BERDY Elementary
- PS 199 FREDERICK WACHTEL Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 11235) → CensusDepth.com
- New York population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- New York teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
360015202767
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