PS 63 OLD SOUTH

957 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 63 Old South, located on Sutter Avenue in Ozone Park, Queens, serves as a neighborhood elementary school dedicated to fostering academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy skills while striving to create a supportive learning environment. The school plays a central role in the local Ozone Park community, often serving as a hub for families who value a traditional neighborhood school setting.

Beyond standard academics, P.S. 63 focuses on cultivating a sense of community and school pride among its students. The staff is committed to meeting the varied needs of its learners by integrating classroom instruction with programs designed to encourage student engagement and personal development. By providing a structured and collaborative atmosphere, P.S. 63 Old South aims to prepare its young students for the challenges of middle school and beyond, ensuring they develop the essential skills necessary for future success.

957

Total Students

68.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 63 OLD SOUTH
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	361
Black	36
Asian	451
Two or More	10
American Indian	40
Pacific Islander	6

Asian
451 (47.1%)
Hispanic
361 (37.7%)
White
53 (5.5%)
American Indian
40 (4.2%)
Black
36 (3.8%)
Two or More
10 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.6%)

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)845-7560
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	957
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	725
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 124

Kindergarten 139

Grade 1 139

Grade 2 123

Grade 3 148

Grade 4 130

Grade 5 148

Ungraded 6