At a glance
Reported students
421
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
359
PS 189: 421 reported students.
State peer staffing position
19th percentile
9.8:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 189
PS 189 is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in New York. It is one of 45 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 6. NCES reports 421 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.8:1, 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 (92.6%) and Black (4.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 189
- 1How do the reported 9.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.75 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
- 93.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.4%
- Hispanic92.6%
- Black4.5%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.2%
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 # 6
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 5 Ellen Lurie
Elementary · Grades PK–05
425 reported students
Dos Puentes Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
416 reported students
PS 4 Duke Ellington
Elementary · Grades PK–05
428 reported students
PS 128 Audubon
Elementary · Grades PK–05
441 reported students
Ps/Is 210 21st Century Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
399 reported students
Amistad Dual Language School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
391 reported students
Public schools near PS 189
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Project Charter School (The) Elementary · Charter · Equity Project Charter School (The) | KG–08 | 1,075 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 48 Po Michael J Buczek Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 6 | PK–05 | 368 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 132 Juan Pablo Duarte Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 6 | KG–05 | 197 | 0.4 mi |
| Dos Puentes Elementary School Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 6 | KG–05 | 416 | 0.4 mi |
| New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 9 | PK–05 | 340 | 0.4 mi |
| Professor Juan Bosch Public School Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 6 | KG–05 | 254 | 0.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 189
What grades does PS 189 serve?
PS 189 reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District # 6.
How many students attend PS 189?
PS 189 reported 421 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 189?
The calculated ratio is 9.8:1, based on 421 students and 42.75 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 189 a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 189 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 6 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 189 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
93.3% 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 189 in?
PS 189 is part of New York City Geographic District # 6, based in New York, NY, which operates 45 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 189?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Equity Project Charter School (The) (0.3 mi), PS 48 Po Michael J Buczek (0.3 mi), PS 132 Juan Pablo Duarte (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.