At a glance
Reported students
313
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
251
PS 178 Saint Clair McKelway: 313 reported students.
State peer staffing position
48th percentile
11.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 178 Saint Clair McKelway
PS 178 Saint Clair McKelway is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Brooklyn. It is one of 28 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #23. NCES reports 313 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 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.5:1, 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 (59.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 178 Saint Clair McKelway
- 1How do the reported 11.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.32 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
- 92.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.9%
- Hispanic33.5%
- Black59.7%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial1%
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 #23
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Riverdale Avenue Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
301 reported students
Ps/Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer
Elementary · Grades PK–08
298 reported students
Christopher Avenue Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
297 reported students
Ps/Is 323
Elementary · Grades PK–05
293 reported students
PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz
Elementary · Grades PK–05
339 reported students
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
378 reported students
Public schools near PS 178 Saint Clair McKelway
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Jacqueline Peek-Davis School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #17 | PK–05 | 218 | 0.3 mi |
| Ps/Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer Elementary · New York City Geographic District #23 | PK–08 | 298 | 0.4 mi |
| Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #23 | PK–05 | 378 | 0.4 mi |
| Brownsville Ascend Charter School Elementary · Charter · Brownsville Ascend Charter School | KG–08 | 591 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 40 George W Carver Elementary · New York City Geographic District #16 | PK–05 | 465 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell Elementary · New York City Geographic District #23 | PK–05 | 145 | 0.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 178 Saint Clair McKelway
What grades does PS 178 Saint Clair McKelway serve?
PS 178 Saint Clair McKelway reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #23.
How many students attend PS 178 Saint Clair McKelway?
PS 178 Saint Clair McKelway reported 313 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 178 Saint Clair McKelway?
The calculated ratio is 11.5:1, based on 313 students and 27.32 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 178 Saint Clair McKelway a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 178 Saint Clair McKelway is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #23 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 178 Saint Clair McKelway students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.7% 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 178 Saint Clair McKelway in?
PS 178 Saint Clair McKelway is part of New York City Geographic District #23, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 178 Saint Clair McKelway?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dr Jacqueline Peek-Davis School (0.3 mi), Ps/Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer (0.4 mi), Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.