PS 183 ROBERT L STEVENSON

498 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 183, the Robert L. Stevenson School, is a highly regarded public elementary school located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its strong academic curriculum and its commitment to fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment. It consistently maintains a reputation for high achievement, with a dedicated faculty that emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating core subjects like literacy and mathematics with arts, physical education, and social-emotional learning.

Beyond its academic rigor, P.S. 183 is celebrated for its active and engaged parent body, which plays a vital role in the school’s enrichment programs and fundraising efforts. The school benefits from its prime location in a vibrant New York City neighborhood, often utilizing local cultural institutions to supplement classroom instruction. With a focus on inclusivity and character development, P.S. 183 aims to prepare its diverse student population not just for middle school success, but for becoming thoughtful and contributing members of their community.

498

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 183 ROBERT L STEVENSON
Demographic	Student Count
White	316
Hispanic	45
Black	10
Asian	98
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

White
316 (63.5 %)
Asian
98 (19.7 %)
Hispanic
45 (9.0 %)
Two or More
28 (5.6 %)
Black
10 (2.0 %)
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 # 2
Phone:	(212)734-7719
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	56
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 35

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 66

Ungraded 1