Serving 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 198 Isador E Ida Straus ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 198 Isador E Ida Straus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
P.S. 198 Isador E Ida Straus's student population of 459 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 198 Isador E Ida Straus ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 198 Isador E Ida Straus is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1180 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
28%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
45%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 198 Isador E Ida Straus's ranking?
P.S. 198 Isador E Ida Straus is ranked #1180 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 198 Isador E Ida Straus often compared to?
P.S. 198 Isador E Ida Strausis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 77 Lower Lab School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 198 Isador E Ida Straus?
459 students attend P.S. 198 Isador E Ida Straus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of P.S. 198 Isador E Ida Straus students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 198 Isador E Ida Straus?
P.S. 198 Isador E Ida Straus has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 198 Isador E Ida Straus offer ?
P.S. 198 Isador E Ida Straus offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 198 Isador E Ida Straus part of?
P.S. 198 Isador E Ida Straus is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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