At a glance
Reported students
218
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
10th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
198
PS 5 Dr Ronald McNair: 218 reported students.
State peer staffing position
39th percentile
11:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 5 Dr Ronald McNair
PS 5 Dr Ronald McNair 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 218 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 10th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11:1, 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 Black (60.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 5 Dr Ronald McNair
- 1How do the reported 11:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.75 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
- 81.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.6%
- Hispanic19.3%
- Black60.6%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.9%
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 26 Jesse Owens
Elementary · Grades PK–05
214 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 5 Dr Ronald McNair
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 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #16 | PK–05 | 194 | 0.2 mi |
| Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School Elementary · Charter · Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School | KG–08 | 530 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 40 George W Carver Elementary · New York City Geographic District #16 | PK–05 | 465 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell Elementary · New York City Geographic District #23 | PK–05 | 145 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 21 Crispus Attucks Elementary · New York City Geographic District #16 | PK–05 | 430 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #16 | PK–05 | 155 | 0.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 5 Dr Ronald McNair
What grades does PS 5 Dr Ronald McNair serve?
PS 5 Dr Ronald McNair 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 5 Dr Ronald McNair?
PS 5 Dr Ronald McNair reported 218 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 10th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 5 Dr Ronald McNair?
The calculated ratio is 11:1, based on 218 students and 19.75 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 5 Dr Ronald McNair a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 5 Dr Ronald McNair 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 5 Dr Ronald McNair students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.2% 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 5 Dr Ronald McNair in?
PS 5 Dr Ronald McNair 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 5 Dr Ronald McNair?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (The) (0.2 mi), Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School (0.3 mi), PS 40 George W Carver (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.