How do these schools compare?
| Metric | PS 503 School of Discovery (the) | PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 550 | 334 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 93.1% | 92.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | PS 503 School of Discovery (the) | PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.2% | 5.1% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76.2% | 66.5% |
| Asian | 14.4% | 27.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | PS 503 School of Discovery (the) | PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.8% | 29.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | - | - |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.