At a glance
Reported students
508
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51.77
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
69th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
694
PS 199 Frederick Wachtel: 508 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 199 Frederick Wachtel
PS 199 Frederick Wachtel 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 508 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 69th 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 White (47%) and Asian (21.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 199 Frederick Wachtel
- 1How do the reported 9.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 51.77 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
- 88.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47%
- Hispanic20.1%
- Black8.1%
- Asian21.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.8%
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 153 Homecrest
Elementary · Grades PK–05
509 reported students
PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–08
514 reported students
PS 90 Edna Cohen School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
499 reported students
PS 238 Anne Sullivan
Elementary · Grades PK–08
538 reported students
PS 212 Lady Deborah Moody
Elementary · Grades PK–05
560 reported students
PS 100 Coney Island School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
577 reported students
Public schools near PS 199 Frederick Wachtel
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 99 Isaac Asimov Elementary · New York City Geographic District #21 | PK–08 | 847 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 238 Anne Sullivan Elementary · New York City Geographic District #21 | PK–08 | 538 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 197 Kings Highway Academy (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #22 | PK–05 | 1,074 | 0.7 mi |
| PS 226 Alfred de B Mason Elementary · New York City Geographic District #21 | PK–08 | 877 | 0.7 mi |
| PS 193 Gil Hodges Elementary · New York City Geographic District #22 | PK–05 | 487 | 0.8 mi |
| PS 177 Marlboro (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #21 | PK–05 | 883 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 199 Frederick Wachtel
What grades does PS 199 Frederick Wachtel serve?
PS 199 Frederick Wachtel 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 199 Frederick Wachtel?
PS 199 Frederick Wachtel reported 508 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 199 Frederick Wachtel?
The calculated ratio is 9.8:1, based on 508 students and 51.77 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 199 Frederick Wachtel a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 199 Frederick Wachtel 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 199 Frederick Wachtel students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.2% 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 199 Frederick Wachtel in?
PS 199 Frederick Wachtel 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 199 Frederick Wachtel?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 99 Isaac Asimov (0.4 mi), PS 238 Anne Sullivan (0.5 mi), PS 197 Kings Highway Academy (The) (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.