Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 196 Ten Eyck 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 196 TEN EYCK serves an attendance zone in Brooklyn, NY, covering approximately 0.5 square miles. The zone typically allows for a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 0.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching a maximum of 1 mile at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 196 Ten Eyck's student population of 290 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
290 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 196 Ten Eyck 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 Ten Eyck is 0.51, 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
#3113 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
66%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
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 Ten Eyck's ranking?
P.s. 196 Ten Eyck is ranked #3113 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 196 Ten Eyck?
290 students attend P.s. 196 Ten Eyck.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of P.s. 196 Ten Eyck students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 196 Ten Eyck?
P.s. 196 Ten Eyck 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 Ten Eyck offer ?
P.s. 196 Ten Eyck offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
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.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 196 Ten Eyck located?
P.s. 196 Ten Eyck is located in the East Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in East Williamsburg.
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