P.s. 209 serves 192 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 209 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
P.s. 209's student population of 192 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
192 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 209 is 0.35, 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
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
79%
30%
Black
16%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are P.s. 209 often compared to?
P.s. 209is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 205 Fiorello Laguardia, P.s. 32 Belmont, Ps/is 54 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.s. 209?
192 students attend P.s. 209.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of P.s. 209 students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 209?
P.s. 209 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 209 offer ?
P.s. 209 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 209 part of?
P.s. 209 is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 209 located?
P.s. 209 is located in the Fordham Heights neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Fordham Heights.
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