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PS 197 KINGS HIGHWAY ACADEMY (THE)

PublicRegular
BROOKLYN, New York · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #22
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,074
Student:Teacher14.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch81%
Title INo
PS 197 KINGS HIGHWAY ACADEMY (THE)
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
1,074
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
81%+23.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

PS 197 KINGS HIGHWAY ACADEMY (THE) is a public primary in BROOKLYN, New York. The school enrolls 1,074 students. It is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #22 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictNEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #22
County36047
CityBROOKLYN
ZIP11210
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360015302669

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,074
White0.7%
Hispanic / Latino9.8%
Black / African American21.2%
Asian9.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native57.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.7%
Hispanic
9.8%
Black
21.2%
Asian
9.9%
Two+
1.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %81%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)