NYPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
PS 503 SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY (THE) — School Profile & District Info
Primary|BROOKLYN, New York|NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20
BROOKLYN, NY 11220
School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
Math Proficiency
20-24%
Chronic Absenteeism
24.4%
SY 2019-20
Community Context
Median Home Value
$456,345
+4.2% 1yr+45.0% 5yr
Hudson, NY metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
28.3%
Below 150% poverty line
7.5%
Unemployment rate
6.3%
Uninsured residents
16.7%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
15,087
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
13,543
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Speech/Language Impairment
6,426 (47%)
Specific Learning Disability
3,688 (27%)
Autism
1,573 (12%)
Other Health Impairment
1,136 (8%)
Intellectual Disability
207 (2%)
Emotional Disturbance
180 (1%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
550
Current enrollment
Declining(-42% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about PS 503 SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY (THE)
PS 503 SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY (THE) currently enrolls 586 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NY.
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