PS 47 CHRIS GALAS

140 BEACH 112TH ST
ROCKAWAY PARK, NY 11694

www.psms47q.com

254 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

PS 47, also known as the Chris Galas School, is a unique, small public school located in Broad Channel, Queens. Situated on an island within Jamaica Bay, the school serves a tight-knit, waterfront community. Because of its geographic isolation and small size, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, family-oriented environment where staff, students, and parents maintain strong, personal connections.

The school is particularly recognized for its specialized mission as a District 75 school, meaning it serves students with a wide range of learning needs, including those with autism and multiple disabilities. PS 47 focuses on individualized instruction, therapeutic support, and promoting student independence. By leveraging its unique setting and a dedicated staff, the school provides a nurturing atmosphere designed to help students reach their specific academic and social milestones within a supportive community framework.

254

Total Students

27.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 47 CHRIS GALAS
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	35
Black	12
Asian	18
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

White
183 (72.0 %)
Hispanic
35 (13.8 %)
Asian
18 (7.1 %)
Black
12 (4.7 %)
Two or More
4 (1.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.8 %)

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 #27
Phone:	(718)634-7167
Website:	http://www.psms47q.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 32

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 33

Grade 6 24

Grade 7 12

Grade 8 25

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 47 CHRIS GALAS
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	24
Grade 1	27
Grade 2	26
Grade 3	27
Grade 4	24
Grade 5	33
Grade 6	24
Grade 7	12
Grade 8	25

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 47 CHRIS GALAS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	131	51.6%
Male	123	48.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)