At a glance
Reported students
327
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.48
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
538.5
PS 198: 327 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
14.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 198
PS 198 is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Brooklyn. It is one of 40 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #22. NCES reports 327 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 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, above 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 (76.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 198
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.48 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
- 85.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.5%
- Hispanic15.9%
- Black76.5%
- Asian3.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial0.9%
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 #22
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 251 Paerdegat
Elementary · Grades PK–05
329 reported students
PS 277 Gerritsen Beach
Elementary · Grades PK–05
293 reported students
PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
374 reported students
PS 195 Manhattan Beach
Elementary · Grades PK–05
385 reported students
PS 119 Amersfort
Elementary · Grades PK–05
393 reported students
PS 889
Elementary · Grades PK–05
423 reported students
Public schools near PS 198
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 109 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #22 | PK–08 | 585 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 208 Elsa Ebeling Elementary · New York City Geographic District #18 | PK–05 | 297 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #22 | KG–05 | 374 | 0.6 mi |
| Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School Elementary · Charter · Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School | KG–08 | 753 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 326 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #22 | PK–02 | 192 | 0.8 mi |
| PS 119 Amersfort Elementary · New York City Geographic District #22 | PK–05 | 393 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 198
What grades does PS 198 serve?
PS 198 reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #22.
How many students attend PS 198?
PS 198 reported 327 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 198?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 327 students and 22.48 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 198 a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 198 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #22 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 198 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
85.9% 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 198 in?
PS 198 is part of New York City Geographic District #22, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 40 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 198?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 109 (0.2 mi), PS 208 Elsa Ebeling (0.5 mi), PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.