P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School serves 681 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 681 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School's student population of 681 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
681 students
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We hope you enjoy sailing to success!
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
58%
31%
Black
33%
15%
White
3%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)87.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School often compared to?
How many students attend P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School?
681 students attend P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School?
P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School offer ?
P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School part of?
P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School located?
P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School is located in the Morrisania neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 40 other public schools located in Morrisania.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
The school is all about children! P186x collaborates with families and is always available for questions. Principal Templeman and AP Ms. Yelema are so helpful and have been a great support to my family. The school looks like a school now! Students have materials and it is clean.
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