PS 153 HELEN KELLER
PS 153 HELEN KELLER is a public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 647 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 44 teachers, PS 153 HELEN KELLER has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
PS 153 HELEN KELLER, located in the Baychester neighborhood of the Bronx, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Named after the famed author and activist, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 11. It is situated within a residential area of the Bronx and serves as a cornerstone for the local community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction in a supportive and structured environment.
The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education, reflecting the spirit of its namesake by striving to meet the diverse learning needs of its student population. Beyond core academics, PS 153 generally emphasizes social-emotional development and community engagement, encouraging students to develop both as scholars and responsible citizens. Like many schools in the NYC system, it offers a variety of programs aimed at fostering literacy, mathematics proficiency, and personal growth, often utilizing the surrounding neighborhood resources to enrich the student experience.
For more information, contact PS 153 HELEN KELLER at (718) 904-5550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BRONX, NY 10475-1756
(718) 904-5550
PS 153 HELEN KELLER is a public school in BRONX, NY with about 647 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11
- Total Students:
- 647
- Teachers:
- 44.02
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 647 students
- Black or African American
- 58.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 24.6%
- Asian
- 10.8%
- White
- 4.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.