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#2387 of 4,742 schools in NY
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PS 209
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #10 · Bronx, NY
A New York City Geographic District #10 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
313 E 183RD ST, Bronx, NY 10458
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 426 schools in Bronx.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where PS 209 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 64Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,107
Median home value
$515,700
Median rent
$1,548/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
3.9%
Poverty rate
29.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10458; 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 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| PS 85 Great ExpectationsEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 647 | Compare → |
| Elementary School for Math Science and TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| Kipp Freedom Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 475 | 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 #10
- Schools in district
- 83
- Rank in district
- #28 of 83
- 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 209 is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 209
PS 209 is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #10, serving approximately 192 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,387 of 4,742 schools in NY. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 209
What grades does PS 209 serve?
PS 209 serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend PS 209?
PS 209 has an enrollment of approximately 192 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 209?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 209 is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 209 rank in NY?
PS 209 ranks #2,387 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 209's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 209 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is PS 209 a charter school?
No, PS 209 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 209 a Title I school?
No, PS 209 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 209?
98.4% of students at PS 209 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 192
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.8%
- Phone
- (718) 364-0085
- Area population (ZIP 10458)
- 78,741
- Area average commute
- 44.3 min
- Area median age
- 31.1
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 10458; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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