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PS 163 Alfred E Smith

New York, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District # 3

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About PS 163 Alfred E Smith

PS 163 Alfred E Smith serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in New York, New York. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 466 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in New York. There are about 11.7 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (40 teachers in all). It is one of 42 schools in New York City Geographic District # 3. Federal locale data places it in a large city. Families comparing options will find 747 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	163 W 97th St, New York, NY 10025
Phone	(212) 678-2854
School district	New York City Geographic District # 3
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	466
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	40
Students per teacher	11.7
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, New York County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360007802584). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 163 Alfred E Smith serve?

PS 163 Alfred E Smith serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 163 Alfred E Smith?

PS 163 Alfred E Smith reported 466 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 163 Alfred E Smith?

About 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 466 students and 40 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 163 Alfred E Smith a public or charter school?

PS 163 Alfred E Smith is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 163 Alfred E Smith in?

PS 163 Alfred E Smith is part of New York City Geographic District # 3. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-3/

Where is PS 163 Alfred E Smith located?

PS 163 Alfred E Smith is at 163 W 97th St, New York, NY 10025. The phone number is (212) 678-2854.

How many other schools are near PS 163 Alfred E Smith?

There are 747 other schools within 5 miles of PS 163 Alfred E Smith in our directory.