Serving 852 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 197 Kings Highway ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 852 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps 197 Kings Highway's student population of 852 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
852 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 197 Kings Highway ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 197 Kings Highway is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1688 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
23%
10%
Hispanic
10%
29%
Black
9%
16%
White
56%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 197 Kings Highway's ranking?
Ps 197 Kings Highway is ranked #1688 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 197 Kings Highway often compared to?
Ps 197 Kings Highwayis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 193 Gil Hodges, Ps 198 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 197 Kings Highway?
852 students attend Ps 197 Kings Highway.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Ps 197 Kings Highway students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 197 Kings Highway?
Ps 197 Kings Highway has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 197 Kings Highway offer ?
Ps 197 Kings Highway offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 197 Kings Highway part of?
Ps 197 Kings Highway is part of New York City Geographic District #22 School District.
School Reviews
5 7/1/2019
PS 197 is a great school. I would definitely recommend it to all the other parents to register their children there.
5 3/23/2019
Great school!! Great teachers and great principals!My children are very excited to go to school each and every day. They love PS 197!As a family we are so happy to be a part of it!
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