At a glance
Reported students
104
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8.29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
1st percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
349
PS 190 Sheffield: 104 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
12.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 190 Sheffield
PS 190 Sheffield 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 #19. NCES reports 104 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 1st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, 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 (64.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 190 Sheffield
- 1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.29 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
- 94.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.5%
- Hispanic20.2%
- Black64.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.9%
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 #19
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Fresh Creek School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
190 reported students
PS 213 New Lots
Elementary · Grades PK–05
199 reported students
PS 938
Elementary · Grades PK–05
238 reported students
PS 202 Ernest S Jenkyns
Elementary · Grades PK–05
249 reported students
PS 306 Ethan Allen
Elementary · Grades PK–05
259 reported students
PS 328 Phyllis Wheatley
Elementary · Grades PK–05
264 reported students
Public schools near PS 190 Sheffield
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 13 Roberto Clemente Elementary · New York City Geographic District #19 | PK–05 | 331 | 0.1 mi |
| Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #19 | PK–05 | 355 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 213 New Lots Elementary · New York City Geographic District #19 | PK–05 | 199 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 328 Phyllis Wheatley Elementary · New York City Geographic District #19 | PK–05 | 264 | 0.4 mi |
| Hyde Leadership Charter School - Brooklyn Elementary · Charter · Hyde Leadership Charter School - Brooklyn | KG–08 | 401 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 4 Elementary · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | PK–05 | 385 | 0.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 190 Sheffield
What grades does PS 190 Sheffield serve?
PS 190 Sheffield reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #19.
How many students attend PS 190 Sheffield?
PS 190 Sheffield reported 104 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 1st percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 190 Sheffield?
The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 104 students and 8.29 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 190 Sheffield a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 190 Sheffield is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #19 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 190 Sheffield students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.2% 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 190 Sheffield in?
PS 190 Sheffield is part of New York City Geographic District #19, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 51 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 190 Sheffield?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 13 Roberto Clemente (0.1 mi), Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School (0.3 mi), PS 213 New Lots (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.