P.S. 150, an elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Manhattan's Tribeca/Financial District, is widely recognized for its exceptional academic performance and nurturing environment. Students consistently achieve very high proficiency rates in both English Language Arts (93%) and Math (94%), placing the school well above citywide averages. Parents express overwhelmingly positive sentiment, describing the school as a welcoming community where families are highly involved. The school is known for its solid academics, including a demanding Singapore Math program, hands-on science, and a vibrant arts curriculum encompassing visual art, music, dance, and theater, often partnering with the Center for Architecture. With a smaller enrollment of 255 students, P.S. 150 fosters an intimate setting where staff differentiate instruction to challenge every child. The school maintains an excellent attendance rate of 98% and a 0% suspension rate, reflecting a positive and supportive school climate. It is not a zoned school, admitting students by lottery with priority for siblings. The school moved to a new location at 28-42 Trinity Place in 2022.
What this school has to spend, and what it spends it on. Spending is not a measure of quality. Schools serving more students with higher needs receive more money.
Average class size by classroom setting: general education vs. ICT (Integrated Co-Teaching, where general- and special-education students learn together with two teachers). NYC DOE Class Size Report, 2021–22.
91%100% response rate
Teacher survey · overall positive
97%100% response rate
Survey topics
Safety100%city 89%
My students are safe…outside around this school.100%
My students are safe…traveling between home and this school.100%
My students are safe…in the hallways, bathrooms, locker rooms, and cafeteria of this school.100%
My students are safe…in my class(es).100%
Conflicts are resolved fairly in my school.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 89% citywide.
Bullying prevention14%city 42%
At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate other students.14%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (14%) is their average, vs 42% citywide.
Emotional support98%city 84%
How many adults at this school…help students develop the skills they need to complete challenging coursework despite obstacles?.100%
How many adults at this school…tell their students they believe they can achieve high academic standards?.100%
How many adults at this school…teach students how to advocate for themselves?.93%
How many adults at this school…recognize disruptive behavior as social-emotional learning opportunities?.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (98%) is their average, vs 84% citywide.
Academic expectations88%city 87%
In this school, the staff believes that all students can learn, including English language learners (ELLs), Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs), and students with disabilities.100%
How many students in your classes…have to work hard to do well?.75%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (88%) is their average, vs 87% citywide.
Family outreach98%city 94%
At this school…teachers understand families' challenges and concerns.100%
At this school…teachers work closely with families to meet students' needs.100%
At this school…staff regularly communicate with families about how they can help students learn.100%
At this school…school staff value families' race, ethnicity, culture, family structure, and background.100%
School staff regularly communicate with me about how I can help my child learn.95%
Teachers work closely with me to meet my child's needs.94%
My child's school communicates with me in a language that I can understand.99%
I am greeted warmly when I contact or visit the school.98%
My child's school will make me aware if there are any concerns about my child’s social or emotional well-being.
Parent–teacher trust98%city 95%
I feel respected by my child's teachers.99%
Staff at this school work hard to build trusting relationships with parents/guardians like me.98%
My child's teachers treat me as a partner in educating my child.97%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (98%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.
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Rigorous Instruction
Strong Core Instruction100%city 92%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…reading and writing experiences grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational. [ELA].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks. [ELA].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [ELA].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [ELA].100%
Overall positive % is averaged across every Pos/Neg survey question per respondent group (school year 2023-2024). Survey topics are the DOE’s framework measures (each the average favorable response across its questions; expand a topic to see them and the citywide average); the dimension scores themselves are no longer in the public data file.[3]
Teacher experience and certification from the NYSED School Report Card (2024–25); students per teacher = enrollment ÷ reported teachers. Fewer than 4 years counts as inexperienced.
Female / male shares as published by the DOE; other gender identities aren’t reported in the source data.
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70
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Last year’s published figures. Schools make more offers than seats because not everyone enrolls, so offers can exceed seats. Counts under 10 are suppressed (shown as “<10”).
FRPL set-aside: 25.0% of seats are reserved for students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Pre-K - School Day
Program code 02M150PK · Cycle 2024-2025
Open enrollment
116 applicants · 18 seats last year; offers ran out before reaching Students who live in the district and have a sibling at the school..
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Last year’s published figures. Schools make more offers than seats because not everyone enrolls, so offers can exceed seats. Counts under 10 are suppressed (shown as “<10”).
FRPL set-aside: 25.0% of seats are reserved for students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
How to read Applications / seat and where the outlook buckets come from is explained in our methodology.
11th percentile citywide
School-managed budget
$5.4MPositions: 43
21st percentile citywide
Total spend per student
$26,424
14th percentile citywide · city median $33,606
Staffing costs
Principal’s salary
$188K
17th percentile citywide
Principal and assistant principals
$498KPositions: 3
50th percentile citywide
Teaching staff
$2.6MPositions: 23
20th percentile citywide
Where the school-managed budget goes
These five categories add up to the school-managed budget. They do not include the centrally-paid costs in total spend.
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (98%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [ELA].
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In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks. [Math].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [Math].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [Math].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [Math].100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 92% citywide.
Quality of Student Discussion89%city 67%
How many students in your classes…build on each other’s ideas during class discussions?.86%
How many students in your classes…use data or text references to support their ideas?.93%
How many students in your classes…show that they respect each other’s ideas?.86%
How many students in your classes…provide constructive feedback to their peers/teachers?.79%
How many students in your classes…participate in class discussions at some point?.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (89%) is their average, vs 67% citywide.
Collaborative Teachers
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction100%city 92%
I am able to...receive support around how to incorporate students' cultural and linguistic backgrounds in my practice.100%
I am able to...modify instructional activities and materials to meet the developmental needs and learning interests of all my students.100%
I am able to...ensure instruction represents multiple perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds.100%
I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations.100%
I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple races and ethnicities.100%
I am able to...design appropriate instruction that is matched to students' need (e.g. English language learners (ELLs) or Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs) proficiency and students with disabilities).100%
I am able to...apply my knowledge of parents' various cultural backgrounds when collaborating with them regarding their child's educational progress.100%
I am able to...develop appropriate Individualized Education Programs for my students with disabilities.100%
I am able to...monitor progress on Individualized Education Program goals for my students with disabilities.100%
I am able to...distinguish linguistic/cultural differences from learning difficulties.100%
I have conversations about race and racism at my school that help me examine my own beliefs around identity.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 92% citywide.
Peer Collaboration100%city 87%
At this school…the principal/school leader, teachers, and staff collaborate to make this school run effectively.100%
At this school…teachers design instructional programs (e.g. lessons, units) together.100%
At this school…teachers make a conscious effort to coordinate their teaching with instruction at other grade levels.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 87% citywide.
School Commitment100%city 83%
I usually look forward to each working day at this school.100%
I would recommend this school to parents/guardians seeking a place for their child.100%
I would recommend this school to other teachers as a place to work.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 83% citywide.
Innovation and Collective Responsibility99%city 79%
How many teachers at this school…help build a welcoming school environment in the entire school, not just their classroom?.93%
How many teachers at this school…are actively trying to improve their teaching?.100%
How many teachers at this school…take responsibility for improving the school?.100%
How many teachers at this school…are eager to try new ideas?.100%
How many teachers at this school…feel responsible that all students learn?.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (99%) is their average, vs 79% citywide.
Quality of Professional Development93%city 82%
Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...included enough time to think carefully about, try, and evaluate new ideas.93%
Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...Included opportunities to engage in inquiry-based, professional collaboration with peers and/or mentors from other schools.93%
Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...directly related to my students’ needs.93%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (93%) is their average, vs 82% citywide.
Supportive Environment
Classroom Behavior95%city 66%
How many students in your classes…listen carefully when the teacher gives directions?.93%
How many students in your classes…follow the rules in class?.100%
How many students in your classes…respond to challenging questions in class?.86%
How many students in your classes…do their work when they are supposed to?.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (95%) is their average, vs 66% citywide.
Effective School Leadership
Program Coherence100%city 83%
At this school…once we start a new program, we follow up to make sure that it’s working.100%
At this school…it is clear how all of the programs offered are connected to our school’s instructional vision.100%
At this school…curriculum, instruction, and learning materials are well coordinated across the different grade levels at this school.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 83% citywide.
Instructional Leadership99%city 86%
The principal/school leader at this school...makes clear to the staff their expectations for meeting instructional goals.100%
The principal/school leader at this school...understands how children learn.100%
The principal/school leader at this school...sets high standards for student learning.100%
The principal/school leader at this school...participates in instructional planning with teams of teachers.93%
The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…supports teachers in implementing what they have learned in professional development.100%
The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…carefully tracks student academic progress.100%
The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…knows what’s going on in my classes.100%
The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…provides teachers with formative feedback to improve practice.100%
How many adults at this school…have access to school-based supports to assist in behavioral/emotional escalations?.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (99%) is their average, vs 86% citywide.
Inclusive Leadership99%city 95%
The principal/school leader at this school…puts decisions made with families into action.99%
The principal/school leader at this school…works to create a sense of community in the school.99%
The principal/school leader at this school…ensures families are comfortable communicating with the school.99%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (99%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.
Teacher Influence87%city 66%
At this school…the principal/school leader encourages feedback through regular meetings with families and teacher leaders.100%
How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...hiring new professional personnel?.93%
How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...planning how discretionary school funds should be used?.71%
How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...selecting instructional materials and/or curriculum used in classrooms?.79%
How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...setting standards for student behavior?.93%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (87%) is their average, vs 66% citywide.
Strong Family-Community Ties
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher100%city 96%
My child’s teachers give me helpful ideas about how I can support my child’s learning and development. [Birth-5].100%
My child’s teachers let me know that I can make a difference in my child’s learning. [Birth-5].100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 96% citywide.
Strong Relationships89%city 90%
At this school, my child receives what they need to achieve their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goal(s). [Families of students with IEPs].89%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (89%) is their average, vs 90% citywide.
Parent Involvement in School73%city 71%
Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…communicated with your child's teachers about your child's performance?.91%
Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…seen your child’s projects, artwork, homework, tests, or quizzes?.99%
My child’s teachers let me know that I can make a difference in my child’s learning. [Birth-5].100%
I know how to contact the Parent Coordinator at my child’s school.3%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (73%) is their average, vs 71% citywide.
Trust
Teacher-Principal Trust100%city 84%
I feel respected by the principal/school leader at this school.100%
The principal/school leader at this school is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.100%
The principal/school leader has confidence in the expertise of the teachers at this school.100%
I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).100%
The principal/school leader looks out for the personal welfare of the staff members.100%
The principal/school leader places the needs of children ahead of personal interests.100%
The principal and assistant principals function as a cohesive unit.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 84% citywide.
Teacher-Teacher Trust100%city 86%
Teachers in this school trust each other.100%
It's OK in this school to discuss feelings, worries, and frustrations with other teachers.100%
I feel respected by other teachers at this school.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 86% citywide.
Parent-Principal Trust98%city 94%
I feel respected by my child's principal/school leader.98%
I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).98%
The principal/school leader is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.99%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (98%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.
Enrollment
255
Economic Need Index
21%
Free / reduced lunch
25%
English learners
5%
Students with IEPs
14%
$193K
K / WHOLE CLASS2$97K$193K
5 / REDUCED CLASS SIZE1$146K$146K
Pre K / WHOLE CLASS1$141K$141K
MUSIC / REDUCED CLASS SIZE1$136K$136K
K / REDUCED CLASS SIZE1$116K$116K
PHYSICAL EDUCATION / WHOLE CLASS1$114K$114K
1 / REDUCED CLASS SIZE1$112K$112K
2 / REDUCED CLASS SIZE1$100K$100K
3 / REDUCED CLASS SIZE1$100K$100K
ARTS / SUBJECT SPECIFIC1$100K$100K
SCIENCE - GENERAL SCIENCE / SUBJECT SPECIFIC1$100K$100K