P.S. 197 (Closed 2011)

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P.S. 197 (Closed 2011)

1250 Ward Ave
Bronx, NY 10472

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School Overview

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-1

Total Students (09-10)

606 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2006-2010)
Year	P.S. 197
2010	606
2009	573
2008	544
2007	586
2006	551

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Total Classroom Teachers

38 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	P.S. 197
2023	38
2022	38
2021	38
2020	38
2019	38
2018	38
2017	38
2016	38
2015	38
2010	38
2009	37
2008	38
2007	47

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School Rankings

This School

State Level (NY)

Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2006-2010)
Year	P.S. 197	New York	New York City Geographic District #12
2010	16:1	13:1	13:1
2009	15:1	13:1	13:1
2008	14:1	13:1	14:1
2007	12:1	14:1	13:1
2006	13:1	14:1	13:1

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American Indian

(09-10)

n/a

Asian

(09-10)

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2010)
Year	P.S. 197	New York	New York City Geographic District #12
2010	4%	8%	2%
2009	3%	9%	2%
2008	3%	8%	2%
2007	1%	8%	2%
2006	1%	7%	2%

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Hispanic

(09-10)

77%

22%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2010)
Year	P.S. 197	New York	New York City Geographic District #12
2010	77%	22%	68%
2009	75%	21%	66%
2008	74%	21%	66%
2007	73%	21%	66%
2006	76%	20%	67%

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Black

(09-10)

19%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2010)
Year	P.S. 197	New York	New York City Geographic District #12
2010	19%	19%	29%
2009	21%	19%	31%
2008	22%	20%	31%
2007	25%	19%	31%
2006	21%	20%	31%

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White

(09-10)

n/a

51%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2009)
Year	P.S. 197	New York	New York City Geographic District #12
2009	1%	51%
2008	1%	51%	1%
2006	1%	53%

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Hawaiian

(09-10)

n/a

Two or more races

(09-10)

n/a

0.72

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2006-2010)
Year	P.S. 197	New York	New York City Geographic District #12
2010	0.37	0.66	0.46
2009	0.40	0.66	0.47
2008	0.41	0.66	0.47
2007	0.42	0.65	0.47
2006	0.38	0.64	0.47

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Eligible for (08-09)

83%

37%

Eligible for (08-09)

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

New York City Geographic District #12

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend P.S. 197?

606 students attend P.S. 197.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

77% of P.S. 197 students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.

What grades does P.S. 197 offer ?

P.S. 197 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1

What school district is P.S. 197 part of?

P.S. 197 is part of New York City Geographic District #12.

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