At a glance
Reported students
200
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
289
PS 211: 200 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
8.8:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 211
PS 211 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 200 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 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.8:1, below 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 (81%) and Black (16.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 211
- 1How do the reported 8.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.67 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
- 94%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1%
- Hispanic81%
- Black16.5%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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 61 Francisco Oller
Elementary · Grades PK–05
185 reported students
PS 44 David C Farragut
Elementary · Grades PK–05
181 reported students
Colibri Community School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
251 reported students
PS 536
Elementary · Grades PK–05
265 reported students
Fairmont Neighborhood School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
266 reported students
PS 67 Mohegan School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
284 reported students
Public schools near PS 211
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School Elementary · Charter · Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School | KG–08 | 601 | under 0.1 mi |
| PS 44 David C Farragut Elementary · New York City Geographic District #12 | PK–05 | 181 | under 0.1 mi |
| Colibri Community School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #12 | PK–05 | 251 | 0.2 mi |
| Zeta Charter School - Bronx Tremont Park Elementary · Charter · Zeta Charter School - Bronx Tremont Park | PK–05 | 592 | 0.2 mi |
| School of Science and Applied Learning (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #12 | PK–05 | 360 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 67 Mohegan School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #12 | PK–05 | 284 | 0.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 211
What grades does PS 211 serve?
PS 211 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 211?
PS 211 reported 200 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 211?
The calculated ratio is 8.8:1, based on 200 students and 22.67 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 211 a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 211 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 211 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94% 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 211 in?
PS 211 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 211?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School (under 0.1 mi), PS 44 David C Farragut (under 0.1 mi), Colibri Community School (The) (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.