At a glance
Reported students
214
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
9th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
198
PS 26 Jesse Owens: 214 reported students.
State peer staffing position
2nd percentile
7.2:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 26 Jesse Owens
PS 26 Jesse Owens is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Brooklyn. It is one of 22 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #16. NCES reports 214 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 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.2:1, 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 Black (47.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 26 Jesse Owens
- 1How do the reported 7.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.6 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%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.3%
- Hispanic36%
- Black47.7%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
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 #16
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 5 Dr Ronald McNair
Elementary · Grades PK–05
218 reported students
Brighter Choice Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
200 reported students
PS 243 Weeksville School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
199 reported students
PS 308 Clara Cardwell
Elementary · Grades PK–08
197 reported students
PS 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
194 reported students
PS 81 Thaddeus Stevens
Elementary · Grades PK–05
182 reported students
Public schools near PS 26 Jesse Owens
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 81 Thaddeus Stevens Elementary · New York City Geographic District #16 | PK–05 | 182 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 274 Kosciusko Elementary · New York City Geographic District #32 | PK–05 | 286 | 0.3 mi |
| La Cima Charter School Elementary · Charter · La Cima Charter School | KG–05 | 174 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 308 Clara Cardwell Elementary · New York City Geographic District #16 | PK–08 | 197 | 0.3 mi |
| Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School Elementary · Charter · Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School | KG–08 | 530 | 0.4 mi |
| Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School 2 Elementary · Charter · Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School 2 | KG–02 | 142 | 0.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 26 Jesse Owens
What grades does PS 26 Jesse Owens serve?
PS 26 Jesse Owens reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #16.
How many students attend PS 26 Jesse Owens?
PS 26 Jesse Owens reported 214 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 26 Jesse Owens?
The calculated ratio is 7.2:1, based on 214 students and 29.6 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 26 Jesse Owens a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 26 Jesse Owens is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #16 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 26 Jesse Owens students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
78% 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 26 Jesse Owens in?
PS 26 Jesse Owens is part of New York City Geographic District #16, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 26 Jesse Owens?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 81 Thaddeus Stevens (0.2 mi), PS 274 Kosciusko (0.3 mi), La Cima Charter School (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.