At a glance
Reported students
211
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
303
PS 154 Jonathan D Hyatt: 211 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
8.7:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 154 Jonathan D Hyatt
PS 154 Jonathan D Hyatt is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Bronx. It is one of 41 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 7. NCES reports 211 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 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.7:1, 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 (52.1%) and Black (41.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 154 Jonathan D Hyatt
- 1How do the reported 8.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.25 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
- 97.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.3%
- Hispanic52.1%
- Black41.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial0%
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 # 7
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Young Leaders Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
213 reported students
PS 179
Elementary · Grades PK–05
198 reported students
Leaders of Excellence Advocacy and Discovery
Elementary · Grades PK–07
192 reported students
PS 65 Mother Hale Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
178 reported students
PS 18 John Peter Zenger
Elementary · Grades PK–05
271 reported students
PS 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
303 reported students
Public schools near PS 154 Jonathan D Hyatt
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bronx Classical Charter School II Elementary · Charter · South Bronx Classical Charter School II | KG–08 | 248 | under 0.1 mi |
| PS 49 Willis Avenue Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 7 | PK–05 | 447 | 0.2 mi |
| Family Life Academy Charter School II Elementary · Charter · Family Life Academy Charter School II | KG–08 | 858 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 43 Jonas Bronck Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 7 | PK–05 | 346 | 0.3 mi |
| Mott Haven Academy Charter School Elementary · Charter · Mott Haven Academy Charter School | PK–08 | 442 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 179 Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 7 | PK–05 | 198 | 0.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 154 Jonathan D Hyatt
What grades does PS 154 Jonathan D Hyatt serve?
PS 154 Jonathan D Hyatt reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District # 7.
How many students attend PS 154 Jonathan D Hyatt?
PS 154 Jonathan D Hyatt reported 211 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 8th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 154 Jonathan D Hyatt?
The calculated ratio is 8.7:1, based on 211 students and 24.25 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 154 Jonathan D Hyatt a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 154 Jonathan D Hyatt is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 7 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 154 Jonathan D Hyatt students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.6% 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 154 Jonathan D Hyatt in?
PS 154 Jonathan D Hyatt is part of New York City Geographic District # 7, based in Bronx, NY, which operates 41 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 154 Jonathan D Hyatt?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include South Bronx Classical Charter School II (under 0.1 mi), PS 49 Willis Avenue (0.2 mi), Family Life Academy Charter School II (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.