P.S. 186 Walter J Damrosch School serves 661 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 661 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 186 Walter J Damrosch School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
P.S. 186 Walter J Damrosch School's student population of 661 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
661 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.S. 186 Walter J Damrosch School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
57%
29%
Black
34%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend P.S. 186 Walter J Damrosch School?
661 students attend P.S. 186 Walter J Damrosch School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of P.S. 186 Walter J Damrosch School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 186 Walter J Damrosch School?
P.S. 186 Walter J Damrosch School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 186 Walter J Damrosch School offer ?
P.S. 186 Walter J Damrosch School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 186 Walter J Damrosch School part of?
P.S. 186 Walter J Damrosch School is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 186 Walter J Damrosch School located?
P.S. 186 Walter J Damrosch School is located in the Morrisania neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 40 other public schools located in Morrisania.
School Reviews
5 7/12/2022
The school is all about children! P186x collaborates with families and is always available for questions. Principal Templeman and AP Ms. Yelema are so helpful and have been a great support to my family. The school looks like a school now! Students have materials and it is clean.
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