Ps 47 Chris Galas
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Broad Channel, New York 11693 · New York City Geographic District #27
#938 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#16002 of 50,301 nationally
About Ps 47 Chris Galas
Ps 47 Chris Galas is a public elementary located in Broad Channel, in the New York City Geographic District #27 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 271 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 63.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 938th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (88th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (49th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 271.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)48%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ps 47 Chris Galas by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ps 47 Chris Galas
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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United Charter High School for the Humanities IV
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189 students · 2.2 km away
Ps 183 DR Richard R Green
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414 students · 2.3 km away
Scholars' Academy
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1,184 students · 2.5 km away
Ps/MS 42 R Vernam
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627 students · 2.6 km away
Waterside School for Leadership
Rockaway Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
148 students · 3.0 km away
Waterside Children's Studio School
Rockaway Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
432 students · 3.1 km away
Goldie Maple Academy
Arverne · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
309 students · 3.2 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 47 Chris Galas a good school?
Ps 47 Chris Galas has a Success Index (US) of 63.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #938 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ps 47 Chris Galas rank in New York?
Ps 47 Chris Galas ranks #938 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #16002 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ps 47 Chris Galas?
Ps 47 Chris Galas had 271 students in 2025.
Is Ps 47 Chris Galas a elementary school or a high school?
Ps 47 Chris Galas is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ps 47 Chris Galas?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ps 47 Chris Galas; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.