PS 133 THE BELLEROSE SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE

596 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.

596

Total Students

47.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 133 THE BELLEROSE SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	108
Black	16
Asian	389
Two or More	19
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
389 (65.3%)
Hispanic
108 (18.1%)
White
54 (9.1%)
Two or More
19 (3.2%)
Black
16 (2.7%)
American Indian
8 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	596
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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 76

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 95