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PS 503 School of Discovery (The)

Brooklyn, New York · Grades K to 5 · New York City Geographic District #20

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About PS 503 School of Discovery (The)

PS 503 School of Discovery (The) serves kindergarten through grade 5 as a public school in Brooklyn, New York. Enrollment was 550 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Brooklyn. There are about 7.8 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (70.8 teachers in all). It is one of 48 schools in New York City Geographic District #20. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Kings County. Families comparing options will find 534 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	330 59th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Phone	(718) 439-5962
School district	New York City Geographic District #20
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	550
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	70.8
Students per teacher	7.8
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Kings County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360015105908). 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 503 School of Discovery (The) serve?

PS 503 School of Discovery (The) serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 503 School of Discovery (The)?

PS 503 School of Discovery (The) reported 550 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 503 School of Discovery (The)?

About 7.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 550 students and 70.8 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 503 School of Discovery (The) a public or charter school?

PS 503 School of Discovery (The) is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 503 School of Discovery (The) in?

PS 503 School of Discovery (The) is part of New York City Geographic District #20. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-20/

Where is PS 503 School of Discovery (The) located?

PS 503 School of Discovery (The) is at 330 59th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220. The phone number is (718) 439-5962.

How many other schools are near PS 503 School of Discovery (The)?

There are 534 other schools within 5 miles of PS 503 School of Discovery (The) in our directory.