At a glance
Reported students
925
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
72
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
481
PS 230 Doris L Cohen: 925 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
12.8:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 230 Doris L Cohen
PS 230 Doris L Cohen is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Brooklyn. It is one of 51 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #15. NCES reports 925 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 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, 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 Asian (49.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (34.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 230 Doris L Cohen
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 72 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
- 78.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.6%
- Hispanic34.1%
- Black1.8%
- Asian49.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.6%
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 #15
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 130 Parkside (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
891 reported students
Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology
Elementary · Grades PK–05
836 reported students
PS 94 Henry Longfellow (The)
Elementary · Grades KG–05
819 reported students
PS 169 Sunset Park
Elementary · Grades KG–05
755 reported students
PS 58 Carroll (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
753 reported students
PS 29 John M Harrigan
Elementary · Grades PK–05
708 reported students
Public schools near PS 230 Doris L Cohen
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 130 Parkside (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #15 | PK–05 | 891 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 179 Kensington Elementary · New York City Geographic District #20 | PK–05 | 660 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 889 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #22 | PK–05 | 423 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 164 Caesar Rodney Elementary · New York City Geographic District #20 | PK–05 | 491 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 131 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #15 | PK–05 | 493 | 0.7 mi |
| PS 249 Caton (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #17 | PK–05 | 663 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 230 Doris L Cohen
What grades does PS 230 Doris L Cohen serve?
PS 230 Doris L Cohen reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #15.
How many students attend PS 230 Doris L Cohen?
PS 230 Doris L Cohen reported 925 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 230 Doris L Cohen?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 925 students and 72 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 230 Doris L Cohen a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 230 Doris L Cohen is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #15 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 230 Doris L Cohen students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
78.1% 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 230 Doris L Cohen in?
PS 230 Doris L Cohen is part of New York City Geographic District #15, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 51 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 230 Doris L Cohen?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 130 Parkside (The) (0.3 mi), PS 179 Kensington (0.4 mi), PS 889 (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.