P.S. 401 Hospital School serves 561 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
561 students
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
41%
29%
Black
43%
16%
White
12%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
60%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Chancellor's Office School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend P.S. 401 Hospital School?
561 students attend P.S. 401 Hospital School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of P.S. 401 Hospital School students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 401 Hospital School?
P.S. 401 Hospital School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 401 Hospital School offer ?
P.S. 401 Hospital School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is P.S. 401 Hospital School part of?
P.S. 401 Hospital School is part of New York City Chancellor's Office School District.
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