Ps 503 School of Discovery (The)
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Brooklyn, New York 11220 · New York City Geographic District #20
#1715 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#31828 of 50,301 nationally
About Ps 503 School of Discovery (The)
Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) is a public elementary located in Brooklyn, in the New York City Geographic District #20 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 550 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 40.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1715th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (98th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 550.
There are 545 schools in Brooklyn; Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) ranks 306th of 525 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)45%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)94%
- Students per teacher (15%)7.9
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 503 School of Discovery (The) by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 7.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ps 503 School of Discovery (The)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) a good school?
Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) has a Success Index (US) of 40.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1715 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 503 School of Discovery (The) rank in New York?
Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) ranks #1715 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #31828 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ps 503 School of Discovery (The)?
Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) had 550 students in 2025.
Is Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) a elementary school or a high school?
Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ps 503 School of Discovery (The)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ps 503 School of Discovery (The); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.