Serving 562 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock's student population of 562 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
562 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock is 0.55, 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
#1212 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
22%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
63%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 185 Walter Kassenbrock's ranking?
Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock is ranked #1212 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock often compared to?
Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrockis often viewed alongside schools like Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock?
562 students attend Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock?
Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock offer ?
Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock part of?
Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock is part of New York City Geographic District #20 School District.
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