Serving 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 197 John B Russwurm ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 197 John B Russwurm ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 197 John B Russwurm's student population of 224 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
224 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 197 John B Russwurm ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 197 John B Russwurm is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3931 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Hispanic
38%
31%
Black
55%
15%
White
5%
39%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 197 John B Russwurm's ranking?
P.s. 197 John B Russwurm is ranked #3931 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 197 John B Russwurm often compared to?
P.s. 197 John B Russwurmis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 133 Fred R Moore, Global Community Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 197 John B Russwurm?
224 students attend P.s. 197 John B Russwurm.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of P.s. 197 John B Russwurm students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 197 John B Russwurm?
P.s. 197 John B Russwurm has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 197 John B Russwurm offer ?
P.s. 197 John B Russwurm offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 197 John B Russwurm part of?
P.s. 197 John B Russwurm is part of New York City Geographic District # 5.
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