School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students (09-10)
606 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)4%
8%
Hispanic
(09-10)77%
22%
Black
(09-10)19%
19%
White
(09-10)n/a
51%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
83%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend P.S. 197?
606 students attend P.S. 197.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of P.S. 197 students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What grades does P.S. 197 offer ?
P.S. 197 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is P.S. 197 part of?
P.S. 197 is part of New York City Geographic District #12.
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