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PS 253 the Randolph Holder School for Social Justice
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About this school
PS 253 the Randolph Holder School for Social Justice is
an urban public school
in Far Rockaway, New York that is part of New York City Dept Of Ed.
It serves 544 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.3:1.
Its teachers have had 50 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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PS 253 the Randolph Holder School for Social Justice Demographics
95%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
97%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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PS 253 the Randolph Holder School for Social Justice Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 22, 2025
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PS 253 the Randolph Holder School for Social Justice
$22,390
raised using DonorsChoose
50
projects
funded
19
teachers
funded
123
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
21
projects for
technology
5
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
PS 253 the Randolph Holder School for Social Justice has received support from
77 individuals from New York and
46 individuals out-of-state.
