Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Brooklyn, New York 11230 · New York City Geographic District #21
#1275 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#23057 of 50,301 nationally
About Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel
Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel is a public elementary school located in Brooklyn, in the New York City Geographic District #21 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 508 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1275th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (94th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 508.
There are 545 schools in Brooklyn; Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel ranks 216th of 525 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)53%
- Reading proficiency (30%)51%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)88.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Ps 99 Isaac Asimov
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Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The)
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1,074 students · 1.1 km away
Ps 226 Alfred de B Mason
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Ps 193 Gil Hodges
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487 students · 1.2 km away
Ps 177 Marlboro (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
883 students · 1.3 km away
James Madison High School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,983 students · 1.5 km away
Ps 255 Barbara Reing School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
800 students · 1.5 km away
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,447 students · 1.5 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel a good school?
Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel has a Success Index (US) of 53.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1275 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel rank in New York?
Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel ranks #1275 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #23057 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel?
Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel had 508 students in 2025.
Is Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel a elementary school or a high school?
Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel is classified as a elementary school covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.