PS 199 FREDERICK WACHTEL

522 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 199, also known as the Frederick Wachtel School, is a public elementary school located in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive and structured learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects—such as English Language Arts and mathematics—with programs designed to support the social and emotional development of its diverse student body.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and places a strong value on parent-teacher collaboration to enhance student achievement. Beyond the traditional classroom, PS 199 often provides enrichment opportunities that may include arts, physical education, and extracurricular activities aimed at engaging students' interests. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is dedicated to preparing its students for future academic success by maintaining high expectations and providing the necessary resources to help every child reach their potential.

522

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 199 FREDERICK WACHTEL
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	113
Black	42
Asian	125
Two or More	6
American Indian	3

White
233 (44.6 %)
Asian
125 (23.9 %)
Hispanic
113 (21.6 %)
Black
42 (8.0 %)
Two or More
6 (1.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

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 #21
Phone:	(718)339-1422
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	522
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	436
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 34

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 83