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#3120 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 199 Frederick Wachtel
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21
1100 ELM AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11230
Enrollment
538
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
538
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,120 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#396 of 570
public schools
In district
#32 of 40
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21
Equity
7.6 / 10
Very Good
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PS 199 Frederick Wachtel
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About PS 199 Frederick Wachtel
PS 199 Frederick Wachtel is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21. PS 199 Frederick Wachtel serves approximately 538 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 199 Frederick Wachtel has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,120 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 199 Frederick Wachtel show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.5 · Average
- District avg 5.9
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
42% of students at PS 199 Frederick Wachtel were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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PS 199 Frederick Wachtel — Students at PS 199 Frederick Wachtel score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
84.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.7/10.
How PS 199 Frederick Wachtel Compares
See how PS 199 Frederick Wachtel performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1100 ELM AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11230
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 199 Frederick Wachtel may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 197 KINGS HIGHWAY ACADEMY (THE) (rated 6.9/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is YESHIVA OF BELLE HARBOR/YESHIVAL BITAHON (rated 6.7/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 99 ISAAC ASIMOV (rated 5.9/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| YESHIVA SHAARE TORAH Brooklyn | 0.1 mi | 5.7 |
| CONG. OHR SHRAGA DVERETZKY Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 6.7 |
| EDWARD R MURROW HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.3 mi | 7.2 |
| PS 99 ISAAC ASIMOV Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 5.9 |
| NESIVOS BAIS YAAKOV BOYS Brooklyn | 0.3 mi | — |
| KOLLEL ZICHRON YOSEF Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 6.1 |
| IVDU SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | — |
| YESHIVA OF BROOKLYN Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 5.8 |
| YESHIVA OF BROOKLYN Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 5.4 |
| PS 238 ANNE SULLIVAN Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 4.4 |
| SHAARE TORAH GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL/YESHIVA SHAAREI TOR Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 6.7 |
| YESHIVA OF BELLE HARBOR/YESHIVAL BITAHON Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 6.7 |
| YESHIVA ATERET TORAH Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 5.1 |
| THE PATHWAY STUDY CENTER INC Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 6.7 |
| YESHIVAH OF FLATBUSH JOEL BRAVERMAN HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 5.4 |
| REACH FOR THE STARS LEARNING CENTER Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | — |
| URBAN DOVE TEAM CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 6.0 |
| YESHIVA BAIS CHAYA ESTHER Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 5.7 |
| MIRRER YESHIVA EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| PS 197 KINGS HIGHWAY ACADEMY (THE) Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 6.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11230 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$69,522
Median Home Value
$863,400
Median Rent
$1,734/mo
Population
88,252
College Educated
43.7%
Homeownership
29.7%
Avg Commute
40.5 min
Poverty Rate
19.1%
Median Age
36
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| ANNUNCIATION SCHOOL Tuckahoe, NY | 5.5 |
| AQUEBOGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Aquebogue, NY | 5.5 |
| BARTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Patchogue, NY | 5.5 |
| BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Patchogue, NY | 5.5 |
| BENJAMIN TURNER MIDDLE SCHOOL Mount Vernon, NY | 5.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 199 Frederick Wachtel
What grades does PS 199 Frederick Wachtel serve?
PS 199 Frederick Wachtel serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 199 Frederick Wachtel?
PS 199 Frederick Wachtel has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 199 Frederick Wachtel?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 199 Frederick Wachtel is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 199 Frederick Wachtel rank in NY?
PS 199 Frederick Wachtel ranks #3,120 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 199 Frederick Wachtel's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 199 Frederick Wachtel has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 199 Frederick Wachtel?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 199 Frederick Wachtel has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 199 Frederick Wachtel a charter school?
No, PS 199 Frederick Wachtel is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 199 Frederick Wachtel a Title I school?
No, PS 199 Frederick Wachtel is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 199 Frederick Wachtel?
84.8% of students at PS 199 Frederick Wachtel qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 538
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 84.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.4%
- Phone
- (718) 339-1422
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21- District Enrollment
- 34,525
- Schools in District
- 40
- District Rank
- #32 of 40
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