P.S. 185 John M. Langston School serves 388 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
388 students
Total Classroom Teachers (01-02)
29 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
27%
30%
Black
73%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
28%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Chancellor's Office School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend P.S. 185 John M. Langston School?
388 students attend P.S. 185 John M. Langston School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of P.S. 185 John M. Langston School students are Black, and 27% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does P.S. 185 John M. Langston School offer ?
P.S. 185 John M. Langston School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is P.S. 185 John M. Langston School part of?
P.S. 185 John M. Langston School is part of New York City Chancellor's Office School District.
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