PS 233

91-30 METROPOLITAN AVE
FOREST HILLS, NY 11375

490 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

PS 233, located at 91-30 Metropolitan Avenue in Forest Hills, Queens, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of New York City Public Schools, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for its role in the local community, offering a structured environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students.

Beyond its standard curriculum, PS 233 often integrates support services and enrichment opportunities designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Forest Hills community to foster an inclusive learning atmosphere. By utilizing the resources available through the NYC Department of Education, PS 233 strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while encouraging a lifelong interest in learning and responsible citizenship.

490

Total Students

99.5

Full-Time Teachers

4.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 233
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	151
Black	154
Asian	64
Two or More	1
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	26

Black
154 (31.4 %)
Hispanic
151 (30.8 %)
White
77 (15.7 %)
Asian
64 (13.1 %)
Pacific Islander
26 (5.3 %)
American Indian
17 (3.5 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
Phone:	(718)286-4700
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	99.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	447
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 1

Grade 5 8

Grade 6 1

Grade 9 1

Grade 10 1

Grade 11 7

Grade 12 2