Serving 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel 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 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel's student population of 510 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel 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 199 Frederick Wachtel is 0.68, 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
#1845 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
25%
10%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
7%
16%
White
48%
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
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel's ranking?
Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel is ranked #1845 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel often compared to?
Ps 199 Frederick Wachtelis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School, Ps 99 Isaac Asimov by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel?
510 students attend Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 199 Frederick Wachtel?
Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel offer ?
Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel part of?
Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel is part of New York City Geographic District #21 School District.
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