Ps 198

Summary:

PS 198 is an elementary school located in Brooklyn, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 293 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #22, which is ranked 431 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

PS 198 has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (83.96%) compared to the surrounding schools and the New York state average. While the school's overall academic performance is lower than the district and state averages, its 3rd and 4th grade ELA proficiency rates and 4th grade Science proficiency rate are higher than the district and state. However, the school's ranking and rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from 1107 out of 2434 elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 1901 out of 2413 in 2018-2019, and its SchoolDigger rating has varied from 1 to 3 stars. The school's African American students consistently outperformed the state average for this subgroup in ELA and Math, but the special education and low socioeconomic status (SES) student subgroups had lower rankings compared to the overall school ranking.

When comparing PS 198 to the nearby schools, such as PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School, PS 251 Paerdegat, and PS 119 Amersfort, the school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students and lower overall academic performance, but some of the nearby schools have higher proficiency rates in ELA and Math, particularly in the upper grades. PS 198's relatively high per-student spending of $24,716 and low student-teacher ratio of 13.4 may be contributing factors to its academic performance, particularly in the areas where it outperforms the district and state averages.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 4105 Farragut Rd
       Brooklyn, NY  11210-2099


(718) 282-4920

District: New York City Geographic District #22

SchoolDigger Rank:
1241st of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,716 Help


Students who attend Ps 198 usually attend:

Middle:    Andries Hudde

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  293

Racial breakdown:

African American:
84.0%
Hispanic:
9.2%
Asian:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ps 198 ranks worse than 50.9% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 17th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #22. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.09. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (84%), Hispanic (9.2%), Asian (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 198 is 13.4. 13 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #22 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 198 is $24,716, which is the 4th highest among 26 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #22.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ps 198:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 198 1241st of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 198 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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New York City Geographic District #22:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #22 431st of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ps 198

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Rank History for all students at Ps 198

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 18.06 1912th 2206 13.3%
2007 30.46 1711th 2219 22.9%
2008 27.18 1801st 2227 19.1%
2009 28.59 1842nd 2257 18.4%
2010 14.49 2042nd 2263 9.8%
2011 30.90 1729th 2286 24.4%
2012 37.95 1594th 2320 31.3%
2013 34.90 1556th 2325 33.1%
2014 40.44 1438th 2345 38.7%
2015 28.97 1735th 2352 26.2%
2016 41.07 1420th 2366 40.0%
2017 40.47 1432nd 2386 40.0%
2018 27.16 1842nd 2395 23.1%
2019 23.37 1901st 2413 21.2%
2021 47.56 1137th 2201 48.3%
2022 52.72 1107th 2434 54.5%
2023 47.09 1241st 2439 49.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 198

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.43 889th 1941 54.2%
2019 42.80 898th 1859 51.7%
2022 52.33 731st 2031 64.0%
2023 35.05 1261st 2016 37.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 198

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.91 1391st 2045 32.0%
2019 28.95 1505th 2032 25.9%
2022 57.44 739th 2099 64.8%
2023 49.75 909th 2041 55.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Ps 198

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.38 439th 730 39.9%
2019 49.03 259th 570 54.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Ps 198

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.33 1860th 2338 20.4%
2019 23.48 1901st 2357 19.3%
2022 50.72 1161st 2401 51.6%
2023 44.73 1299th 2403 45.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Ps 198

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.03 1760th 2340 24.8%
2019 24.78 1847th 2358 21.7%
2022 53.98 1043rd 2400 56.5%
2023 49.57 1164th 2400 51.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Ps 198

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.15 407th 948 57.1%
2019 44.87 430th 891 51.7%
2022 74.34 196th 936 79.1%
2023 70.91 183rd 857 78.6%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Open Quote I love this school. All 3 of my kids will go there so far 2 of them go there right now and one will be graduating! The staff is extremely friendly and and make you feel like family! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ps 198

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 14 848 4 23 0 n/a n/a 0 889
1990 23 835 5 22 1 n/a n/a 0 886
1991 8 784 5 24 0 n/a n/a 40 861
1992 11 821 5 30 0 n/a n/a 0 867
1993 6 816 3 21 0 n/a n/a 0 846
1994 14 787 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 822
1995 10 810 6 26 1 n/a n/a 0 853
1996 10 810 6 26 1 n/a n/a 0 853
1997 7 811 5 29 2 n/a n/a 0 854
1998 4 814 3 34 4 n/a n/a 0 859
1999 6 790 4 44 1 n/a n/a 0 845
2000 11 783 6 40 2 n/a n/a 0 842
2001 14 755 4 30 5 n/a n/a 0 808
2002 16 753 13 41 5 n/a n/a 0 828
2003 16 753 13 41 5 n/a n/a 0 828
2004 14 728 10 45 5 n/a n/a 0 802
2005 15 689 13 47 3 n/a n/a 0 767
2006 16 674 12 37 2 n/a n/a 0 741
2007 1 655 14 34 0 n/a n/a 0 704
2008 0 635 11 34 5 n/a n/a 0 685
2009 5 628 12 29 6 n/a n/a 0 680
2010 12 585 12 24 7 n/a n/a 0 640
2011 2 534 18 23 3 0 0 0 580
2012 4 479 8 33 4 12 4 0 544
2013 4 461 7 28 3 12 7 0 522
2014 4 451 16 29 4 0 6 0 510
2015 8 407 12 28 6 0 1 0 462
2016 5 417 15 34 8 0 1 0 480
2017 7 388 12 36 4 3 1 0 451
2018 4 334 12 37 4 1 0 0 392
2019 6 340 11 42 9 1 1 0 410
2020 6 328 9 39 4 1 1 0 388
2021 4 275 11 33 3 1 1 0 328
2022 3 248 10 37 3 1 2 0 304
2023 2 246 11 27 3 1 3 0 293

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 198

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 889 39.8 22.3 n/a
1990 886 39.8 22.2 n/a
1991 861 37.8 22.7 n/a
1992 867 38.7 22.4 n/a
1993 846 39.8 21.3 n/a
1994 822 40.2 20.4 n/a
1995 853 42.0 20.3 n/a
1996 853 42.0 20.3 n/a
1997 854 42.0 20.3 76.3
1998 859 45.0 19.1 76.5
1999 845 51.0 16.6 78.6
2000 842 53.2 15.8 88.8
2001 808 54.6 14.8 91.5
2002 828 n/a n/a n/a
2003 828 n/a n/a n/a
2004 802 n/a n/a n/a
2005 767 54.5 14.1 0
2006 741 49.0 15.1 91.9
2007 704 53.5 13.2 79.8
2008 685 48.0 14.3 81.2
2009 680 53.0 12.8 82.6
2010 640 46.0 13.9 n/a
2011 580 41.5 13.9 68.6
2012 544 35.0 15.5 68.9
2013 522 34.0 15.3 82.8
2014 510 35.0 14.5 80
2015 462 34.0 13.5 89.2
2016 480 39.0 12.3 85.8
2017 451 36.8 12.2 84.3
2018 392 36.0 10.8 82.7
2019 410 31.0 13.2 80.7
2020 388 29.0 13.3 80.4
2021 328 27.2 12.0 81.4
2022 304 27.0 11.2 77.3
2023 293 21.8 13.4 77.1

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 198

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 889 39.8 22.3 n/a
1990 886 39.8 22.2 n/a
1991 861 37.8 22.7 n/a
1992 867 38.7 22.4 n/a
1993 846 39.8 21.3 n/a
1994 822 40.2 20.4 n/a
1995 853 42.0 20.3 n/a
1996 853 42.0 20.3 n/a
1997 854 42.0 20.3 76.3
1998 859 45.0 19.1 76.5
1999 845 51.0 16.6 78.6
2000 842 53.2 15.8 88.8
2001 808 54.6 14.8 91.5
2002 828 n/a n/a n/a
2003 828 n/a n/a n/a
2004 802 n/a n/a n/a
2005 767 54.5 14.1 0
2006 741 49.0 15.1 91.9
2007 704 53.5 13.2 79.8
2008 685 48.0 14.3 81.2
2009 680 53.0 12.8 82.6
2010 640 46.0 13.9 n/a
2011 580 41.5 13.9 68.6
2012 544 35.0 15.5 68.9
2013 522 34.0 15.3 82.8
2014 510 35.0 14.5 80
2015 462 34.0 13.5 89.2
2016 480 39.0 12.3 85.8
2017 451 36.8 12.2 84.3
2018 392 36.0 10.8 82.7
2019 410 31.0 13.2 80.7
2020 388 29.0 13.3 80.4
2021 328 27.2 12.0 81.4
2022 304 27.0 11.2 77.3
2023 293 21.8 13.4 77.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ps 198

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,474 (12.5%) $17,267 (87.5%) $19,742
2020 $1,957 (9.7%) $18,230 (90.3%) $20,186
2021 $3,960 (17.4%) $18,789 (82.6%) $22,749
2022 $4,844 (18.7%) $21,076 (81.3%) $25,919
2023 $4,314 (17.5%) $20,401 (82.5%) $24,716

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ps 198

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 1901st of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1241st of 2439 Elementary schools
 27.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ps 198)3042.4
 12.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #22)5648.6
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Ps 198)2342.4
 19.4%
   3rd Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #22)5856.4
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 198)3752.6
 15.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #22)5356.4
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Ps 198)3444.7
 10.7%
   4th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #22)5457.9
 3.9%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 198)2451.1
 27.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #22)4153
 12%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Ps 198)4144.4
 3.4%
   5th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #22)5054.8
 4.8%
   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 Students410293
 28.5%
African American340246
 27.6%
American Indian93
 66.7%
Asian1111
Hispanic4227
 35.7%
Pacific Islander11
White62
 66.7%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.7%77.1%
 3.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 293 students attended Ps 198.

Ps 198 ranks 1241st of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Ps 198 are 84% African American, 9% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Ps 198 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Andries Hudde


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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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