School Overview
P.S. 503, also known as The School of Discovery, is a vibrant public elementary school located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn. Serving a diverse student body from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. It places a strong emphasis on academic excellence while simultaneously supporting the social-emotional growth of its students, ensuring that children from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds feel represented and encouraged within the classroom.

The school is noted for its focus on collaborative learning and community engagement, often working closely with families to support student success. P.S. 503 utilizes a robust curriculum designed to build critical thinking and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. Beyond the core subjects, the school often integrates arts and enrichment activities into the daily experience, striving to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond. Its location in the heart of Sunset Park makes it a central hub for the local community, reflecting the dynamic and hardworking spirit of the neighborhood.
630
Total Students
76.3
Full-Time Teachers
8.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 503 SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY (THE)
Demographic Student Count
White56
Hispanic454
Black3
Asian111
Two or More5
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    454 (72.1 %)
  • Asian
    111 (17.6 %)
  • White
    56 (8.9 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (0.8 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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 #20
Phone: (718)439-5962
Website: http://www.ps503online.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 630
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 76.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 512
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 76
Grade 1 86
Grade 2 101
Grade 3 104
Grade 4 123
Grade 5 136
Ungraded 4

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 503 SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY (THE)
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten76
Grade 186
Grade 2101
Grade 3104
Grade 4123
Grade 5136
Ungraded4
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 503 SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY (THE)
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female32050.8%
Male31049.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)