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P.S. 209

313 E 183rd St
Bronx, NY 10458
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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
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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)
Total Students
187 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in P.S. 209 and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
81%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in P.S. 209 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
16%
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White
2%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of P.S. 209 and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in P.S. 209 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in P.S. 209 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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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?
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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2   6/16/2023
this school is so good.
- Posted by Parent - oliie

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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

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