At a glance
Reported students
662
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
289
PS 196: 662 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
13.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 196
PS 196 is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Bronx. It is one of 46 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #12. NCES reports 662 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, above 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 (84.4%) and Black (10.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 196
- 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 49 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?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.3%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.8%
- Hispanic84.4%
- Black10.6%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.8%
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 #12
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 195
Elementary · Grades PK–05
713 reported students
PS 47 John Randolph
Elementary · Grades KG–05
789 reported students
PS 214
Elementary · Grades PK–08
814 reported students
PS 150 Charles James Fox
Elementary · Grades PK–05
471 reported students
PS 66 School of Higher Expectations
Elementary · Grades PK–05
455 reported students
PS 134 George F Bristow
Elementary · Grades PK–05
438 reported students
Public schools near PS 196
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 195 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #12 | PK–05 | 713 | under 0.1 mi |
| Samara Community School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #12 | PK–05 | 327 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 66 School of Higher Expectations Elementary · New York City Geographic District #12 | PK–05 | 455 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 152 Evergreen Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 8 | PK–05 | 634 | 0.5 mi |
| Fairmont Neighborhood School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #12 | PK–05 | 266 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 47 John Randolph Elementary · New York City Geographic District #12 | KG–05 | 789 | 0.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 196
What grades does PS 196 serve?
PS 196 reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #12.
How many students attend PS 196?
PS 196 reported 662 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 196?
The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 662 students and 49 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 196 a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 196 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #12 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 196 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
95.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is PS 196 in?
PS 196 is part of New York City Geographic District #12, based in Bronx, NY, which operates 46 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 196?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 195 (under 0.1 mi), Samara Community School (0.4 mi), PS 66 School of Higher Expectations (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.