P.S. 373 serves 634 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 634 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 373 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
P.S. 373's student population of 634 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
634 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.S. 373 is 0.78, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
28%
29%
Black
24%
16%
White
27%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are P.S. 373 often compared to?
P.S. 373is often viewed alongside schools like David Marquis School Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.S. 373?
634 students attend P.S. 373.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of P.S. 373 students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 373?
P.S. 373 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 373 offer ?
P.S. 373 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 373 part of?
P.S. 373 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 373 located?
P.S. 373 is located in the Mid Island neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 14 other public schools located in Mid Island.
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