At a glance
Reported students
271
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
17th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
303
PS 18 John Peter Zenger: 271 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
8.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 18 John Peter Zenger
PS 18 John Peter Zenger 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 271 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 17th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.3:1, 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 (58.3%) and Black (34.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 18 John Peter Zenger
- 1How do the reported 8.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.47 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
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.7%
- Hispanic58.3%
- Black34.7%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial1.1%
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.
PS 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
303 reported students
Young Leaders Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
213 reported students
PS 154 Jonathan D Hyatt
Elementary · Grades PK–05
211 reported students
PS 30 Wilton
Elementary · Grades PK–05
343 reported students
PS 179
Elementary · Grades PK–05
198 reported students
PS 43 Jonas Bronck
Elementary · Grades PK–05
346 reported students
Public schools near PS 18 John Peter Zenger
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Success Academy Charter School-Bronx 1 Elementary · Charter · Success Academy Charter School-Bronx 1 | KG–08 | 513 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 1 Courtlandt School Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 7 | PK–05 | 413 | 0.3 mi |
| Access Bronx Charter School Elementary · Charter · Access Bronx Charter School | KG–08 | 462 | 0.3 mi |
| Rosalyn Yalow Charter School Elementary · Charter · Rosalyn Yalow Charter School | KG–06 | 401 | 0.3 mi |
| Family Life Academy Charter School II Elementary · Charter · Family Life Academy Charter School II | KG–08 | 858 | 0.3 mi |
| Family Life Academy Charter School III Elementary · Charter · Family Life Academy Charter School III | KG–05 | 163 | 0.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 18 John Peter Zenger
What grades does PS 18 John Peter Zenger serve?
PS 18 John Peter Zenger 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 18 John Peter Zenger?
PS 18 John Peter Zenger reported 271 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 17th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 18 John Peter Zenger?
The calculated ratio is 8.3:1, based on 271 students and 32.47 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 18 John Peter Zenger a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 18 John Peter Zenger 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 18 John Peter Zenger students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% 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 18 John Peter Zenger in?
PS 18 John Peter Zenger 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 18 John Peter Zenger?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Success Academy Charter School-Bronx 1 (0.2 mi), PS 1 Courtlandt School (0.3 mi), Access Bronx Charter School (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.