PS 133

570 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 133, located at 248-05 86th Avenue in Bellerose, Queens, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is situated in a quiet, residential neighborhood and is well-regarded for providing a stable and community-focused learning environment. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while striving to foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages both social and emotional development for its diverse student body.

Beyond the standard curriculum, PS 133 typically engages students through a variety of extracurricular activities and school programs designed to enhance the classroom experience. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with local families and community members, which helps to create a collaborative culture centered on student success. With its focus on rigorous instruction and character building, PS 133 remains a cornerstone institution for the families of Bellerose, aiming to prepare its students for the academic challenges of middle school and beyond.

570

Total Students

33.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 133
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	87
Black	21
Asian	384
Two or More	17
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	4

Asian
384 (67.4 %)
Hispanic
87 (15.3 %)
White
50 (8.8 %)
Black
21 (3.7 %)
Two or More
17 (3.0 %)
American Indian
7 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26
Phone:	(718)831-4016
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	570
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	350
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 64

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 93