Serving 662 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 196 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 662 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 196 serves a compact attendance zone in the Bronx, NY, covering approximately 0.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 196's student population of 662 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
662 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 196 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 196 is 0.28, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3698 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
84%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 196's ranking?
P.s. 196 is ranked #3698 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 196 often compared to?
P.s. 196is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 195 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 196?
662 students attend P.s. 196.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of P.s. 196 students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 196?
P.s. 196 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 196 offer ?
P.s. 196 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 196 part of?
P.s. 196 is part of New York City Geographic District #12.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 196 located?
P.s. 196 is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
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