P.s. 723 serves 377 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 723 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 723's student population of 377 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 723 is 0.58, which is less 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
4:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
53%
30%
Black
38%
16%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
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. 723 often compared to?
P.s. 723is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 176 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.s. 723?
377 students attend P.s. 723.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of P.s. 723 students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 723?
P.s. 723 has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 723 offer ?
P.s. 723 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 723 part of?
P.s. 723 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 723 located?
P.s. 723 is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
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