P.S. 196 Ten Eyck
P.S. 196 Ten Eyck serves 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
P.S. 196 Ten Eyck placed 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%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the New York state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.S. 196 Ten Eyck's student population of 289 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 196 Ten Eyck is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,228 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of P.S. 196 Ten Eyck is 0.43, 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
#2694 out of 4228 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
73%
28%
Black
19%
17%
White
2%
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
82%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 196 Ten Eyck?
289 students attend P.S. 196 Ten Eyck.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of P.S. 196 Ten Eyck students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 196 Ten Eyck?
P.S. 196 Ten Eyck has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 12:1.
What grades does P.S. 196 Ten Eyck offer ?
P.S. 196 Ten Eyck offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 196 Ten Eyck part of?
P.S. 196 Ten Eyck is part of New York City Geographic District #14 School District.
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