PS 196 TEN EYCK

PS 196 TEN EYCK is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 313 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, PS 196 TEN EYCK has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

**PS 196 The Ten Eyck School**, located at 207 Bushwick Avenue in the Williamsburg/Bushwick area of Brooklyn, serves students from Pre-K through 5th grade. As a public school within the New York City Department of Education system, it operates with a focus on providing a foundational education in a diverse urban environment. The school is known for being a focal point of its local community, aiming to support the academic and social-emotional development of its students through a structured elementary curriculum.

Like many schools in District 14, PS 196 places an emphasis on fostering a supportive learning atmosphere while addressing the specific needs of its neighborhood’s families. The school typically offers core subjects such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, often supplemented by enrichment activities and support services. Parents and guardians looking for specific information regarding the school’s current performance metrics, state test scores, or specific extracurricular programs are encouraged to consult the [NYC Department of Education’s official school portal](https://www.schools.nyc.gov/) or the school’s individual website.

For more information, contact PS 196 TEN EYCK at (718) 497-0139 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.