P.S. 196 Umbrella School serves 1,175 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,175 students
Total Classroom Teachers (01-02)
23 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
39%
30%
Black
20%
16%
White
29%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
5%
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. 196 Umbrella School?
1,175 students attend P.S. 196 Umbrella School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of P.S. 196 Umbrella School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does P.S. 196 Umbrella School offer ?
P.S. 196 Umbrella School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is P.S. 196 Umbrella School part of?
P.S. 196 Umbrella School is part of New York City Chancellor's Office School District.
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