P.S. 209 serves 187 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 209 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
P.S. 209's student population of 187 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.S. 209 is 0.32, 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
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
81%
29%
Black
15%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are P.S. 209 often compared to?
P.S. 209is often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 32 Belmont, P.S. 205 Fiorello Laguardia, Ps/is 54 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.S. 209?
187 students attend P.S. 209.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of P.S. 209 students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 209?
P.S. 209 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 209 offer ?
P.S. 209 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 209 part of?
P.S. 209 is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 209 located?
P.S. 209 is located in the Fordham Heights neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Fordham Heights.
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