PS 197 KINGS HIGHWAY ACADEMY (THE)

www.ps-197.echalksites.com

1,074 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 197, also known as The Kings Highway Academy, is a public elementary school located in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is recognized for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment. It places a strong emphasis on academic achievement and personal growth, aiming to provide a well-rounded education that prepares its diverse student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and its efforts to integrate both traditional academics and enrichment programs. In addition to core subjects like literacy and mathematics, P.S. 197 often prioritizes social-emotional learning and character development. As part of the New York City Department of Education system, it benefits from the resources and cultural breadth of Brooklyn, maintaining an active relationship with local families to ensure a supportive and collaborative educational experience for all students.

1,074

Total Students

73.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 197 KINGS HIGHWAY ACADEMY (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	594
Hispanic	115
Black	59
Asian	280
Two or More	23
American Indian	3

White
594 (55.3%)
Asian
280 (26.1%)
Hispanic
115 (10.7%)
Black
59 (5.5%)
Two or More
23 (2.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #22
Phone:	(718)377-7890
Website:	http://www.ps-197.echalksites.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,074
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	853
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 68

Kindergarten 184

Grade 1 155

Grade 2 168

Grade 3 168

Grade 4 177

Grade 5 154