Serving 583 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 583 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock is 0.55, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock?
583 students attend P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock?
P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock offer ?
P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 185 Walter Kassenbrock part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 583 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
