At a glance
Reported students
347
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
327
PS 86 Irvington (The): 347 reported students.
State peer staffing position
20th percentile
9.9:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 86 Irvington (The)
PS 86 Irvington (The) is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Brooklyn. It is one of 27 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #32. NCES reports 347 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 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.9:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (96%) and White (1.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 86 Irvington (The)
- 1How do the reported 9.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 35 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
- 98.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.7%
- Hispanic96%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- 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 #32
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ps/Is 384 Frances E Carter
Elementary · Grades PK–08
339 reported students
PS 106 Edward Everett Hale
Elementary · Grades PK–05
327 reported students
PS 116 Elizabeth L Farrell
Elementary · Grades PK–05
296 reported students
PS 274 Kosciusko
Elementary · Grades PK–05
286 reported students
PS 151 Lyndon B Johnson
Elementary · Grades PK–05
268 reported students
PS 145 Andrew Jackson
Elementary · Grades PK–05
428 reported students
Public schools near PS 86 Irvington (The)
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 116 Elizabeth L Farrell Elementary · New York City Geographic District #32 | PK–05 | 296 | 0.2 mi |
| Achievement First-Bushwick Charter School Elementary · Charter · Achievement First-Bushwick Charter School | KG–08 | 899 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 376 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #32 | KG–05 | 466 | 0.2 mi |
| Success Academy Charter School-Bushwick Elementary · Charter · Success Academy Charter School-Bushwick | KG–04 | 558 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 123 Suydam Elementary · New York City Geographic District #32 | PK–05 | 446 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 81 Jean Paul Richter Elementary · New York City Geographic District #24 | PK–05 | 657 | 0.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 86 Irvington (The)
What grades does PS 86 Irvington (The) serve?
PS 86 Irvington (The) reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #32.
How many students attend PS 86 Irvington (The)?
PS 86 Irvington (The) reported 347 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 86 Irvington (The)?
The calculated ratio is 9.9:1, based on 347 students and 35 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 86 Irvington (The) a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 86 Irvington (The) is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #32 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 86 Irvington (The) students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.3% 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 86 Irvington (The) in?
PS 86 Irvington (The) is part of New York City Geographic District #32, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 27 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 86 Irvington (The)?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 116 Elizabeth L Farrell (0.2 mi), Achievement First-Bushwick Charter School (0.2 mi), PS 376 (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.