Ps 196

Summary:

PS 196 is an elementary school located in the Bronx, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 683 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #12, which is ranked 771 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

PS 196 consistently underperforms compared to the district and state in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 19.79% of 3rd graders, 32.26% of 4th graders, and 19.42% of 5th graders at PS 196 were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district's 27.04%, 29.78%, and 24.61%, respectively, and the state's 42.6%, 47.05%, and 43.68%. The school also struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, with rankings in the bottom 10-50% of New York elementary schools. Additionally, PS 196 has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 87.94% to 91.78% over the past three school years.

When comparing PS 196 to other nearby elementary schools in the same district, such as PS 47 John Randolph, Fairmont Neighborhood School, PS 214, and PS 195, it becomes clear that PS 196 is one of the lowest-performing schools in the area. Despite the school's consistent low performance, there is little evidence of meaningful improvement over the past several years, and the school's per-student spending has increased without translating into better academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1250 Ward Ave
       Bronx, NY  10472


(718) 328-7187

District: New York City Geographic District #12

SchoolDigger Rank:
2104th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,328 Help


Students who attend Ps 196 usually attend:

Middle:    School Of Performing Arts

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  661

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
81.4%
African American:
13.0%
Asian:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ps 196 ranks worse than 86.1% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 15th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #12. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (81.4%), African American (13%), Asian (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the New York City Geographic District #12. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 196 is 14.6. 19 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #12 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 196 is $19,328. 19 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #12 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ps 196:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 196 2104th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 196 in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #12:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #12 771st of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ps 196

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Rank History for all students at Ps 196

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 29.43 1734th 2206 21.4%
2007 32.44 1688th 2219 23.9%
2008 36.65 1648th 2227 26.0%
2009 53.24 1312th 2257 41.9%
2010 38.00 1586th 2263 29.9%
2011 27.20 1799th 2286 21.3%
2012 40.20 1554th 2320 33.0%
2013 33.68 1610th 2325 30.8%
2014 28.47 1746th 2345 25.5%
2015 15.59 2075th 2352 11.8%
2016 14.84 2127th 2366 10.1%
2017 10.64 2245th 2386 5.9%
2018 12.82 2195th 2395 8.4%
2019 15.21 2149th 2413 10.9%
2021 13.11 1994th 2201 9.4%
2022 23.05 1963rd 2434 19.4%
2023 23.74 1931st 2439 20.8%
2024 18.55 2104th 2445 13.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ps 196

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.21 716th 938 23.7%
2019 42.70 418th 860 51.4%
2021 18.20 416th 454 8.4%
2022 39.03 596th 1027 42.0%
2023 32.72 722nd 1001 27.9%
2024 37.10 671st 1066 37.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 196

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.09 1491st 1941 23.2%
2019 26.94 1486th 1859 20.1%
2021 17.88 987th 1044 5.5%
2022 30.14 1536th 2031 24.4%
2023 33.95 1301st 2016 35.5%
2024 34.45 1361st 2110 35.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 196

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.72 1829th 2045 10.6%
2019 23.38 1674th 2032 17.6%
2021 22.06 1467th 1678 12.6%
2022 32.49 1481st 2099 29.4%
2023 31.47 1420th 2041 30.4%
2024 29.01 1537th 2078 26.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Ps 196

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.70 561st 730 23.2%
2019 34.69 409th 570 28.2%
2021 15.86 66th 70 5.7%
2022 27.84 498th 622 19.9%
2023 24.97 526th 637 17.4%
2024 33.29 524th 766 31.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Ps 196

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.07 2107th 2338 9.9%
2019 17.89 2050th 2357 13.0%
2021 9.37 1854th 1955 5.2%
2022 17.50 2108th 2401 12.2%
2023 17.28 2122nd 2403 11.7%
2024 15.01 2214th 2413 8.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Ps 196

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.17 2171st 2340 7.2%
2019 15.06 2122nd 2358 10.0%
2021 13.19 1793rd 1961 8.6%
2022 33.11 1664th 2400 30.7%
2023 33.95 1606th 2400 33.1%
2024 25.39 1892nd 2411 21.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Ps 196

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.71 634th 948 33.1%
2019 31.00 617th 891 30.8%
2022 47.46 448th 936 52.1%
2023 41.58 483rd 857 43.6%
2024 23.78 766th 927 17.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ps 196

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.41 1201st 1392 13.7%
2019 26.26 1030th 1315 21.7%
2021 20.35 727th 818 11.1%
2022 32.51 1078th 1503 28.3%
2023 33.26 989th 1429 30.8%
2024 30.41 1117th 1531 27.0%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Ps 196

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 3 130 16 367 5 n/a n/a 0 521
2000 3 118 16 319 6 n/a n/a 0 462
2001 2 103 15 337 4 n/a n/a 0 461
2002 1 124 22 298 2 n/a n/a 0 447
2003 1 124 22 298 2 n/a n/a 0 447
2004 3 107 14 297 3 n/a n/a 0 424
2005 1 119 13 286 2 n/a n/a 0 421
2006 1 120 13 264 4 n/a n/a 0 402
2007 6 99 10 264 3 n/a n/a 0 382
2008 7 129 8 336 6 n/a n/a 0 486
2009 2 118 10 371 5 n/a n/a 0 506
2010 3 118 11 351 4 n/a n/a 0 487
2011 5 178 24 577 5 0 0 0 789
2012 9 165 14 592 16 1 0 0 797
2013 7 174 5 657 24 1 0 0 868
2014 5 157 8 715 32 0 0 0 917
2015 8 173 8 736 35 0 1 0 961
2016 8 181 9 784 29 0 0 0 1011
2017 12 170 7 742 28 3 0 0 962
2018 9 140 11 749 24 2 0 0 935
2019 12 124 9 717 22 0 0 0 884
2020 5 104 13 666 23 1 1 0 813
2021 7 82 14 604 21 0 2 0 730
2022 10 100 17 563 21 0 2 0 713
2023 5 88 21 554 13 0 2 0 683
2024 3 86 18 538 11 1 4 0 661

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ps 196

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 521 24.0 21.7 85.8
2000 462 35.0 13.2 99.4
2001 461 39.0 11.8 99.3
2002 447 n/a n/a n/a
2003 447 n/a n/a n/a
2004 424 n/a n/a n/a
2005 421 n/a n/a 0
2006 402 37.0 10.9 0
2007 382 38.0 10.1 0
2008 486 28.0 17.4 0
2009 506 41.0 12.3 95.8
2010 487 37.5 12.9 n/a
2011 789 50.5 15.6 91.5
2012 797 51.0 15.6 91.3
2013 868 53.0 16.3 90.4
2014 917 51.0 17.9 96.1
2015 961 53.0 18.1 77.9
2016 1011 58.0 17.4 75.9
2017 962 69.0 13.9 75.7
2018 935 71.0 13.1 90.2
2019 884 70.0 12.6 87.1
2020 813 55.9 14.5 87.3
2021 730 57.5 12.6 91.8
2022 713 56.0 12.7 87.9
2023 683 49.0 13.9 91.4
2024 661 45.0 14.6 91.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ps 196

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 521 24.0 21.7 85.8
2000 462 35.0 13.2 99.4
2001 461 39.0 11.8 99.3
2002 447 n/a n/a n/a
2003 447 n/a n/a n/a
2004 424 n/a n/a n/a
2005 421 n/a n/a 0
2006 402 37.0 10.9 0
2007 382 38.0 10.1 0
2008 486 28.0 17.4 0
2009 506 41.0 12.3 95.8
2010 487 37.5 12.9 n/a
2011 789 50.5 15.6 91.5
2012 797 51.0 15.6 91.3
2013 868 53.0 16.3 90.4
2014 917 51.0 17.9 96.1
2015 961 53.0 18.1 77.9
2016 1011 58.0 17.4 75.9
2017 962 69.0 13.9 75.7
2018 935 71.0 13.1 90.2
2019 884 70.0 12.6 87.1
2020 813 55.9 14.5 87.3
2021 730 57.5 12.6 91.8
2022 713 56.0 12.7 87.9
2023 683 49.0 13.9 91.4
2024 661 45.0 14.6 91.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Ps 196

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YearCompletely Immunized
201598.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ps 196

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,227 (8.4%) $13,398 (91.6%) $14,625
2020 $1,431 (9.3%) $13,970 (90.7%) $15,401
2021 $1,575 (9.3%) $15,330 (90.7%) $16,905
2022 $2,568 (13.7%) $16,171 (86.3%) $18,739
2023 $1,867 (9.7%) $17,461 (90.3%) $19,328

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ps 196

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2149th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1931st of 2439 Elementary schools
 9.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ps 196)3227.4
 4.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #12)3328.6
 4.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Ps 196)3328.7
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #12)3236.1
 4%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 196)2129.4
 8.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #12)2728.2
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Ps 196)2725
 2%
   4th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #12)2529.1
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 196)1840.6
 22.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #12)2132.2
 11.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Ps 196)2640.6
 14.6%
   5th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #12)2328.4
 5.4%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students884683
 22.7%
African American12488
 29%
American Indian2213
 40.9%
Asian921
 133.3%
Hispanic717554
 22.7%
Pacific Islander00
White125
 58.3%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.1%91.4%
 4.3%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 661 students attended Ps 196.

Students at Ps 196 are 81% Hispanic, 13% African American, 3% Asian, 2% American Indian.

Ps 196 ranks in the bottom 13.9% of New York elementary schools.

Students who attend Ps 196 usually go on to attend:

Middle : School Of Performing Arts


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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