Serving 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50%
- Attendance Zone: PS 199 Frederick Wachtel serves a 0.4 square mile area in Brooklyn, NY, with average distances to the school's edge of about 0.3 miles and a typical drive time of 5 to 10 minutes for families living within the zone. The furthest point of the attendance area is approximately 0.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel's student population of 508 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
508 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel 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. 199 Frederick Wachtel is 0.69, 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
#2244 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
84%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
21%
10%
Hispanic
20%
31%
Black
8%
15%
White
47%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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. 199 Frederick Wachtel's ranking?
P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel is ranked #2244 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel often compared to?
P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtelis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School, P.s. 99 Isaac Asimov by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel?
508 students attend P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel?
P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel offer ?
P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel part of?
P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel is part of New York City Geographic District #21.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel located?
P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel is located in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in Midwood.
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