At a glance
Reported students
167
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
4th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
393
PS 209: 167 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
11.9:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 209
PS 209 is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Bronx. It is one of 82 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #10. NCES reports 167 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 4th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, close to the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (78.4%) and Black (14.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 209
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 14 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.6%
- Hispanic78.4%
- Black14.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.2%
- Multiracial1.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #10
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bronx STEM and Arts Academy (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
147 reported students
PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling
Elementary · Grades KG–05
133 reported students
PS 315 Lab School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
202 reported students
PS 396
Elementary · Grades PK–05
217 reported students
PS 360
Elementary · Grades PK–05
278 reported students
Ampark Neighborhood
Elementary · Grades PK–05
305 reported students
Public schools near PS 209
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #10 | PK–05 | 472 | under 0.1 mi |
| PS 85 Great Expectations Elementary · New York City Geographic District #10 | PK–05 | 653 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling Elementary · New York City Geographic District #10 | KG–05 | 133 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 23 New Children's School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #10 | PK–05 | 332 | 0.3 mi |
| School for Environmental Citizenship Elementary · New York City Geographic District #10 | PK–05 | 557 | 0.3 mi |
| KIPP Freedom Charter School Elementary · Charter · KIPP Freedom Charter School | KG–08 | 615 | 0.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 209
What grades does PS 209 serve?
PS 209 reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #10.
How many students attend PS 209?
PS 209 reported 167 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 4th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 209?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 167 students and 14 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is PS 209 a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 209 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #10 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 209 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is PS 209 in?
PS 209 is part of New York City Geographic District #10, based in Bronx, NY, which operates 82 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 209?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), PS 85 Great Expectations (0.2 mi), PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.