At a glance
Reported students
310
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
525
PS 96: 310 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
16.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 96
PS 96 is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in South Ozone Park. It is one of 63 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #27. NCES reports 310 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 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, 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 Asian (38.1%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (20.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 96
- 1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 19 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
- 85.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.8%
- Hispanic17.4%
- Black16.1%
- Asian38.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native20.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.6%
- Multiracial1.6%
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 #27
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Goldie Maple Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
309 reported students
PS 273
Elementary · Grades PK–05
329 reported students
PS 47 Chris Galas
Elementary · Grades PK–08
271 reported students
PS 56 Harry Eichler
Elementary · Grades 02–05
360 reported students
New York City Academy for Discovery
Elementary · Grades PK–05
361 reported students
Queens Explorers Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
376 reported students
Public schools near PS 96
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 155 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 497 | 0.3 mi |
| Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica Elementary · Charter · Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica | KG–04 | 553 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 123 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 596 | 0.7 mi |
| PS 121 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #28 | PK–05 | 750 | 0.7 mi |
| PS 124 Osmond a Church Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | KG–08 | 1,008 | 0.7 mi |
| PS 100 Glen Morris Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 649 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 96
What grades does PS 96 serve?
PS 96 reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #27.
How many students attend PS 96?
PS 96 reported 310 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 96?
The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 310 students and 19 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 96 a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 96 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #27 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 96 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
85.2% 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 96 in?
PS 96 is part of New York City Geographic District #27, based in Ozone Park, NY, which operates 63 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 96?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 155 (0.3 mi), Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica (0.4 mi), PS 123 (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.