Serving 104 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 190 Sheffield 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 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 190 Sheffield serves a compact attendance zone of approximately 0.1 square miles in Brooklyn, NY, where most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 0.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 190 Sheffield's student population of 104 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
104 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Rankings
P.s. 190 Sheffield 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. 190 Sheffield is 0.54, 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
#2183 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
20%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
64%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
13%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)81.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 190 Sheffield's ranking?
P.s. 190 Sheffield is ranked #2183 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 190 Sheffield often compared to?
P.s. 190 Sheffieldis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 213 New Lots, P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 190 Sheffield?
104 students attend P.s. 190 Sheffield.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of P.s. 190 Sheffield students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 190 Sheffield?
P.s. 190 Sheffield has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 190 Sheffield offer ?
P.s. 190 Sheffield offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 190 Sheffield part of?
P.s. 190 Sheffield is part of New York City Geographic District #19.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 190 Sheffield located?
P.s. 190 Sheffield is located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 41 other public schools located in East New York.
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