At a glance
Reported students
575
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47.92
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
525
PS 97 Forest Park: 575 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
12:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 97 Forest Park
PS 97 Forest Park is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Woodhaven. It is one of 63 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #27. NCES reports 575 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 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (76.2%) and Asian (12.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 97 Forest Park
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 47.92 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
- White5.4%
- Hispanic76.2%
- Black3.5%
- Asian12.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.2%
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.
PS 43
Elementary · Grades PK–08
574 reported students
PS 223 Lyndon B Johnson
Elementary · Grades PK–05
571 reported students
PS 90 Horace Mann
Elementary · Grades PK–05
586 reported students
PS 123
Elementary · Grades PK–05
596 reported students
PS 105 Bay School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–08
600 reported students
PS 104 Bays Water (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
542 reported students
Public schools near PS 97 Forest Park
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 60 Woodhaven Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 957 | 0.4 mi |
| New York City Academy for Discovery Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 361 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 254 Rosa Parks School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 525 | 0.7 mi |
| PS 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 470 | 0.8 mi |
| Ps/Is 113 Anthony J Pranzo Elementary · New York City Geographic District #24 | PK–08 | 771 | 0.8 mi |
| PS 7 Abraham Lincoln Elementary · New York City Geographic District #19 | PK–05 | 589 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 97 Forest Park
What grades does PS 97 Forest Park serve?
PS 97 Forest Park 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 97 Forest Park?
PS 97 Forest Park reported 575 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 97 Forest Park?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 575 students and 47.92 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 97 Forest Park a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 97 Forest Park 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 97 Forest Park 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 97 Forest Park in?
PS 97 Forest Park 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 97 Forest Park?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 60 Woodhaven (0.4 mi), New York City Academy for Discovery (0.6 mi), PS 254 Rosa Parks School (The) (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.