Ps 186 Walter J Damrosch School serves 654 students in grades Kindergarten-9.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 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 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 654 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 186 Walter J Damrosch School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps 186 Walter J Damrosch School's student population of 654 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
654 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ps 186 Walter J Damrosch School is 0.56, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
54%
29%
Black
39%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ps 186 Walter J Damrosch School?
654 students attend Ps 186 Walter J Damrosch School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Ps 186 Walter J Damrosch School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 186 Walter J Damrosch School?
Ps 186 Walter J Damrosch School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 186 Walter J Damrosch School offer ?
Ps 186 Walter J Damrosch School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 186 Walter J Damrosch School part of?
Ps 186 Walter J Damrosch School is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
School Reviews
5 7/12/2022
The school is all about children! P186x collaborates with families and is always available for questions. Principal Templeman and AP Ms. Yelema are so helpful and have been a great support to my family. The school looks like a school now! Students have materials and it is clean.
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