PS 198

293 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 198, located at 4105 Farragut Road in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 22, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for its commitment to providing a foundational education in a supportive, neighborhood-focused environment.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, PS 198 aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while encouraging a culture of inclusivity and engagement. The school works closely with families and community partners to ensure that students have access to the resources and academic support necessary to thrive in an urban school setting.

293

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 198
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	27
Black	246
Asian	11
Two or More	3
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
246 (84.0 %)
Hispanic
27 (9.2 %)
Asian
11 (3.8 %)
Two or More
3 (1.0 %)
American Indian
3 (1.0 %)
White
2 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)282-4920
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 38

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 49