PS 197 OCEAN SCHOOL (THE)

PS 197 OCEAN SCHOOL (THE) is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27 school district, located in FAR ROCKAWAY, NY with about 495 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 45 teachers, PS 197 OCEAN SCHOOL (THE) 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.

P.S. 197, also known as The Ocean School, is a public elementary school serving students in the Far Rockaway section of Queens, New York. Located on Hicksville Road, the school functions as a core neighborhood institution dedicated to providing foundational education for children in the surrounding community. As part of the New York City Department of Education, it follows the city’s standard curriculum while striving to foster a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its diverse student population.

The school is often recognized for its emphasis on community engagement and its efforts to create a stable, nurturing atmosphere for its students. Like many schools in the Rockaway peninsula, P.S. 197 focuses on balancing academic rigor with social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for middle school transitions. Parents and guardians looking for specific information regarding current academic performance, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment details are encouraged to consult the official NYC Department of Education "School Search" website or contact the school’s main office directly.

For more information, contact PS 197 OCEAN SCHOOL (THE) at (718) 327-1083 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.