At a glance
Reported students
589
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
349
PS 7 Abraham Lincoln: 589 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62nd percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 7 Abraham Lincoln
PS 7 Abraham Lincoln 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 589 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 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (85.6%) and Black (6.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 7 Abraham Lincoln
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 48 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
- 95.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.2%
- Hispanic85.6%
- Black6.5%
- Asian3.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial0.2%
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.
PS 108 Sal Abbracciamento
Elementary · Grades PK–05
649 reported students
PS 159 Isaac Pitkin
Elementary · Grades PK–05
661 reported students
PS 65
Elementary · Grades PK–05
512 reported students
PS 149 Danny Kaye
Elementary · Grades PK–05
509 reported students
PS 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden
Elementary · Grades PK–05
489 reported students
PS 214 Michael Friedsam
Elementary · Grades PK–05
728 reported students
Public schools near PS 7 Abraham Lincoln
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 65 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #19 | PK–05 | 512 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 938 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #19 | PK–05 | 238 | 0.6 mi |
| Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School Elementary · Charter · Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School | KG–08 | 485 | 0.7 mi |
| PS 97 Forest Park Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 575 | 0.8 mi |
| PS 108 Sal Abbracciamento Elementary · New York City Geographic District #19 | PK–05 | 649 | 0.8 mi |
| East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (Ebacs) Elementary · Charter · East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (Ebacs) | KG–04 | 152 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 7 Abraham Lincoln
What grades does PS 7 Abraham Lincoln serve?
PS 7 Abraham Lincoln 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 7 Abraham Lincoln?
PS 7 Abraham Lincoln reported 589 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 7 Abraham Lincoln?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 589 students and 48 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 7 Abraham Lincoln a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 7 Abraham Lincoln 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 7 Abraham Lincoln students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
95.4% 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 7 Abraham Lincoln in?
PS 7 Abraham Lincoln 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 7 Abraham Lincoln?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 65 (0.3 mi), PS 938 (0.6 mi), Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.