Ps 195

1250 Ward Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 799 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 195 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 799 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ps 195 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Ps 195's student population of 799 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
799 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Ps 195 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 195 is 0.34, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#4298 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ps 195, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ps 195 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ps 195 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ps 195 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ps 195 and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Ps 195 and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
2%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ps 195 and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
80%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ps 195 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
14%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ps 195 and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
1%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ps 195 and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ps 195.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Ps 195 and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ps 195 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ps 195 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ps 195's ranking?
Ps 195 is ranked #4298 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 195 often compared to?
Ps 195is often viewed alongside schools like Ps 196 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 195?
799 students attend Ps 195.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ps 195 students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 195?
Ps 195 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 195 offer ?
Ps 195 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 195 part of?
In what neighborhood is Ps 195 located?
Ps 195 is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 799 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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