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What tradition at PS 188 should never be changed?
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Enrollment
479
Combined
DISTRICT 481 · STATE 544
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75·NCES 360013504469
PS 188
770 GROTE ST, BRONX, NY 10460 · (718) 561-2052 · Bronx County
GRADES PK–12COMBINED11-CITYTITLE ISPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL479 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
5.0:1
95 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 5.0:1 · STATE 8.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
96%
460 students
DISTRICT 90% · STATE 58%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 22 | 5% |
| Kindergarten | 5 | 1% |
| Grade 1 | 15 | 3% |
| Grade 2 | 24 | 5% |
| Grade 3 | 26 | 5% |
| Grade 4 | 29 | 6% |
| Grade 5 | 9 | 2% |
| Grade 6 | 15 | 3% |
| Grade 7 | 6 | 1% |
| Grade 8 | 14 | 3% |
| Grade 9 | 8 | 2% |
| Grade 10 | 6 | 1% |
| Grade 11 | 8 | 2% |
| Grade 12 | 3 | 1% |
| Ungraded | 289 | 60% |
Student demographics
55%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 70% · STATE 72% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where PS 188 ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In New York | In Bronx County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 479 | #59 of 192 | #7 of 11 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 5.0:1 | #42 of 146 | #3 of 7 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.5% | #53 of 152 | #5 of 10 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +4.8% | #49 of 59 | #7 of 8 |
Ranked against other public K-12 schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
479
+22 (+5%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
5.0:1
was 4.5:1
% White
3%
was 4%
% Hispanic
57%
was 55%
% Black
35%
was 38%
% Asian
3%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free or reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 479 | 95.4 | 5.0:1 | 96% (460) |
| 2023-24 | 493 | 98 | 5.0:1 | 95% (470) |
| 2022-23 | 487 | 105.4 | 4.6:1 | 94% (456) |
| 2017-18 | 457 | 102 | 4.5:1 | 89% (409) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for PS 188.
About PS 188
Families in BRONX, New York, are served by PS 188, a mid-sized school serving multiple grade levels. The school teaches pre-K through 12 and enrolls 479 students.
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75 serves 27,533 students across 60 schools.
More than half of enrollment at PS 188 is Hispanic: 57%. The next largest groups are 35% Black, 3% Asian, and 3% White. In Bronx County overall, the Hispanic share is about 55%. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 55%.
PS 188 has a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.0:1, with 95.4 full-time-equivalent teachers. Statewide, combined schools in New York average 8.7:1. The school has 96% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
In Bronx County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $48,676, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 22%, and about 23% of people live in poverty. There are 472 public schools in the county, enrolling about 202,028, PS 188 among them.
PS 188's nearest public school is BRONX STEM AND ARTS ACADEMY (THE) (about 0.1 miles). There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
The school is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more, according to its NCES locale (City: Large).
Federal enrollment counts increased from 457 (2017-18) to 479 (2024-25).
The PS 188 discussion page is a place for special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Bronx County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,404,779
Census ACS
Median income
$48,676
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
23%
Below federal line
Schools in county
472
202,028 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
- RIVERVIEW SCHOOL (THE)Combined · 820 students
- PS 373Elementary · 710 students
- PS 17Combined · 692 students
- PS 186 WALTER J DAMROSCH SCHOOLElementary · 681 students
- PS 138Combined · 670 students
- PS 811High · 636 students
Other schools in BRONX
- BRONX HIGH SCHOOL OF SCIENCE (THE)High · 2,953 students
- KIPP BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL IIICombined · 2,390 students
- HARRY S TRUMAN HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,650 students
- ATMOSPHERE ACADEMY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLHigh · 1,481 students
- PS 83 DONALD HERTZElementary · 1,451 students
- RIVERDALE/KINGSBRIDGE ACADEMY (MS/HS 141)High · 1,383 students
Nearby schools
- BRONX STEM AND ARTS ACADEMY (THE)0.1 mi · 147
- PS 32 BELMONT0.2 mi · 527
- CARDINAL MCCLOSKEY COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL0.2 mi · 456
- PS 57 CRESCENT0.3 mi · 331
- FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY V MIDDLE SCHOOL0.3 mi · 146
- MS 129 ACADEMY FOR INDEPENDENT LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP0.3 mi · 230
Frequently asked questions
About PS 188How many students attend PS 188?
PS 188 enrolls approximately 479 students in grades PK-12.
Is PS 188 an elementary, middle, or high school?
PS 188 is a combined-grade school covering grades PK-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 188?
The student-to-teacher ratio at PS 188 is approximately 5.0:1 (95 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at PS 188?
Student demographics at PS 188 are roughly 3% White, 57% Hispanic, 35% Black, 3% Asian.
What district is PS 188 in?
PS 188 is part of NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.