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Ps 196

1250 WARD AVE, BRONX, NY 10472

Ranked 1499 of 2292 in New York

Top schools in Bronx
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Ps 196

1250 WARD AVE, BRONX, NY 10472

Ranked 1499 of 2292 in New York

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About Ps 196

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 31%
Reading 29%
State average proficiency is 31% in Math and 29% in Reading.
45
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
661
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.45%
Asian 2.72%
Hispanic 81.39%
Black 13.01%
Two+ Races 0.61%
Native Am. 1.66%
White
0.45%
Asian
2.72%
Hispanic
81.39%
Black
13.01%
Two+ Races
0.61%
Native Am.
1.66%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 661
45.84%
303 Female
54.16%
358 Male

Student Population

661 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

744 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ps 196 Contact Information

Address

1250 WARD AVE, BRONX, NY 10472

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Phone

(718) 328-7187

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TOP 1499 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ps 196

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

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P.S. 196 inspires young minds to achieve their fullest potential through a collaborative environment and a rigorous curriculum guided by the motto "Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow." The school emphasizes a safe, supportive, and equitable learning atmosphere that nurtures individual growth and encourages respect for cultural diversity. Additionally, the campus offers a wide variety of immersive activities, including art, music, yoga, and technology, alongside a robust after-school program for students in grades K-5.

FAQ

Q1. What grades does P.S. 196 serve?

Ans. P.S. 196 serves elementary students through New York City Public Schools.

Q2. What academic subjects are emphasized at P.S. 196?

Ans. Reading, writing, mathematics, and science instruction form the foundation of classroom learning across grade levels.

Q3. Does P.S. 196 include arts and enrichment programs?

Ans. Students participate in visual arts activities, school projects, and enrichment opportunities connected to classroom learning.

Q4. How are families kept informed at P.S. 196?

Ans. The school shares updates through parent meetings, digital communication tools, and school notices.

Q5. What student support services are available at P.S. 196?

Ans. Academic intervention programs and student support services help children who need additional learning assistance.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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