PS 163 BATH BEACH

621 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

PS 163, also known as the Bath Beach School, is a public elementary school serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade in the Bath Beach neighborhood of Brooklyn. Located at 109 Bay 14th Street, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 20, which is known for its high academic standards and diverse student body. The school is deeply integrated into its local community, fostering an environment that emphasizes both core academic development and social-emotional growth for its young learners.

As a neighborhood institution, PS 163 focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and the sciences. The school generally offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs designed to cater to the interests and talents of its students. By prioritizing parent involvement and maintaining a structured learning environment, PS 163 strives to prepare its students for middle school success while maintaining strong ties to the families and residents of the Bath Beach area.

621

Total Students

55.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 163 BATH BEACH
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	243
Black	12
Asian	214
Two or More	2

Hispanic
243 (39.1%)
Asian
214 (34.5%)
White
150 (24.2%)
Black
12 (1.9%)
Two or More
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 #20
Phone:	(718)236-9003
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	505
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 51

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 82

Grade 6 73

Grade 7 75

Grade 8 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 163 BATH BEACH
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	82
Grade 6	73
Grade 7	75
Grade 8	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 163 BATH BEACH
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	314	50.6%
Male	307	49.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)