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Ps 197 Ocean School (The)

825 Hicksville Rd, Far Rockaway, NY 11691, United States

+1 (718) 327-1083

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Ps 197 Ocean School (The) Overview

About This School

Ps 197 Ocean School (The) is a public elementary in Far Rockaway, New York, serving 425 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a staff of 30 teachers and operates with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Students at the school are predominantly Hispanic and Black, representing 49% and 44% of the population respectively, while White and Asian students make up 2% and 1%. The student body is nearly evenly split by gender, with 51% male and 49% female.

425

Total Students

PK-5

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

30 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Queens County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

Ps 197 Ocean School (The) Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 11.6:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

Students per Counselor

Ps 197 Ocean School (The) Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$N/A

State Avg: $91,676

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor:1

Ps 197 Ocean School (The) Student Demographics

Student Body

50.59%

Male

49.41%

Female

Total Enrollment: 425 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White2.35%

Hispanic49.41%

Asian0.94%

Black44.24%

Two or More Races0.47%

Native American2.35%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ps 197 Ocean School (The)

Q: What is Ps 197 Ocean School (The)?

A: Ps 197 Ocean School (The) is a elementary public located in Far Rockaway.

Q: How many students attend Ps 197 Ocean School (The)?

A: Ps 197 Ocean School (The) has approximately 425 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 197 Ocean School (The)?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Ps 197 Ocean School (The) is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Ps 197 Ocean School (The)

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About Ps 197 Ocean School (The) - Far Rockaway, NY

Quick Facts about Ps 197 Ocean School (The)
School Name	Ps 197 Ocean School (The)
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	825 Hicksville Rd, Far Rockaway, NY 11691, Far Rockaway, NY
County	Queens County
Phone	+1 (718) 327-1083
Total Students	425
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	30
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Ps 197 Ocean School (The)

What is Ps 197 Ocean School (The)?

Ps 197 Ocean School (The) is a elementary public located in Far Rockaway.

How many students attend Ps 197 Ocean School (The)?

Ps 197 Ocean School (The) has approximately 425 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 197 Ocean School (The)?

The student-teacher ratio at Ps 197 Ocean School (The) is 14:1.

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