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#4375 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 196
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #12 · Bronx, NY
A New York City Geographic District #12 elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1250 WARD AVE, Bronx, NY 10472
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at PS 196 score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 52 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where PS 196 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 81Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,125
Median home value
$632,500
Median rent
$1,445/mo
College educated
13.6%
Homeownership
15.7%
Poverty rate
31.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10472; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 195Enrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.0 mi | 762 | Compare → |
| Samara Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Bold Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 396 | Compare → |
| PS 152 EvergreenEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 671 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
New York City Geographic District #12
- Schools in district
- 47
- Rank in district
- #42 of 46
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
PS 196 is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 196
PS 196 is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #12, serving approximately 661 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,375 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 196
What grades does PS 196 serve?
PS 196 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 196?
PS 196 has an enrollment of approximately 661 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 196?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 196 is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 196 rank in NY?
PS 196 ranks #4,375 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 196's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 196 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at PS 196?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 196 has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 196 a charter school?
No, PS 196 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 196 a Title I school?
No, PS 196 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 196?
91.4% of students at PS 196 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 661
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.1%
- Phone
- (718) 328-7187
- Area population (ZIP 10472)
- 63,820
- Area average commute
- 44.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10472; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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