P.s. 168 serves 577 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 577 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 168's student population of 577 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
577 students
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 168 is 0.55, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
59%
31%
Black
32%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)83.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are P.s. 168 often compared to?
How many students attend P.s. 168?
577 students attend P.s. 168.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of P.s. 168 students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 168?
P.s. 168 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 168 offer ?
P.s. 168 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 168 part of?
P.s. 168 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 168 located?
P.s. 168 is located in the Norwood neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 9 other public schools located in Norwood.
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