At a glance
Reported students
236
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.04
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
12th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
694
PS 188 Michael E Berdy: 236 reported students.
State peer staffing position
19th percentile
9.8:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 188 Michael E Berdy
PS 188 Michael E Berdy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Brooklyn. It is one of 41 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #21. NCES reports 236 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 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.8:1, 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 (52.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 188 Michael E Berdy
- 1How do the reported 9.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.04 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
- 96.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.9%
- Hispanic32.6%
- Black52.1%
- Asian4.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.8%
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 #21
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 329 Surfside
Elementary · Grades PK–05
279 reported students
PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller
Elementary · Grades KG–08
295 reported students
PS 128 Bensonhurst
Elementary · Grades KG–05
435 reported students
PS 90 Edna Cohen School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
499 reported students
PS 199 Frederick Wachtel
Elementary · Grades PK–05
508 reported students
PS 153 Homecrest
Elementary · Grades PK–05
509 reported students
Public schools near PS 188 Michael E Berdy
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 329 Surfside Elementary · New York City Geographic District #21 | PK–05 | 279 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #21 | PK–08 | 514 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 212 Lady Deborah Moody Elementary · New York City Geographic District #21 | PK–05 | 560 | 1.1 mi |
| PS 90 Edna Cohen School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #21 | PK–05 | 499 | 1.1 mi |
| Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2 Elementary · Charter · Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2 | PK–06 | 335 | 1.3 mi |
| PS 101 Verrazano (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #21 | PK–05 | 1,113 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 188 Michael E Berdy
What grades does PS 188 Michael E Berdy serve?
PS 188 Michael E Berdy reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #21.
How many students attend PS 188 Michael E Berdy?
PS 188 Michael E Berdy reported 236 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 188 Michael E Berdy?
The calculated ratio is 9.8:1, based on 236 students and 24.04 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 188 Michael E Berdy a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 188 Michael E Berdy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #21 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 188 Michael E Berdy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
96.6% 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 188 Michael E Berdy in?
PS 188 Michael E Berdy is part of New York City Geographic District #21, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 41 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 188 Michael E Berdy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 329 Surfside (0.3 mi), PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) (0.5 mi), PS 212 Lady Deborah Moody (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.