Summary:
PS 33 Chelsea Prep is a high-performing public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in New York City's District 2. With a diverse student population, the school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in New York, earning a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
PS 33 Chelsea Prep's academic performance is impressive, with students consistently outperforming the New York state and New York City District 2 averages on state assessments in English Language Arts and Math. For example, in 2022-2023, 70.45% of 3rd graders, 64.63% of 4th graders, and 74.65% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 44.89%, 48.79%, and 45.09%, respectively. The school also excels in the performance of certain student subgroups, ranking among the top 5% of New York elementary schools for White, Asian, and multi-racial students, and in the top 30% for female and male students. However, the school struggles with the performance of African American and Hispanic students, ranking in the bottom 25% and bottom 40% of New York elementary schools, respectively.
Compared to nearby schools, such as Sixth Avenue Elementary, PS 41 Greenwich Village, and PS 3 Charrette School, PS 33 Chelsea Prep maintains a relatively high per-student spending of $17,853 in 2022-2023 and a low student-teacher ratio of 14.1, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. However, the presence of high-performing Success Academy charter schools in the area suggests that there may be opportunities for PS 33 Chelsea Prep to further improve and ensure equitable outcomes for all students.
Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
New York City Geographic District # 2
SchoolDigger Rank:
550th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,853
Students who attend Ps 33 Chelsea Prep usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.1
Number of students: 550
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
34.0%
Asian:
21.6%
White:
19.6%
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African American:
16.4%
Two or more races:
7.6%
American Indian:
0.4%
Pacific Islander:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.4%
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