PS 199 JESSIE ISADOR STRAUS

538 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

PS 199, officially known as the Jessie Isador Straus School, is a highly regarded public elementary school located in the heart of Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is well-known for its strong academic rigor, dedicated teaching staff, and active, engaged parent community. It consistently maintains a reputation as one of the top-performing public schools in New York City, drawing families from the surrounding neighborhood who value its emphasis on both intellectual development and social-emotional growth.

Beyond its academic focus, PS 199 is recognized for its vibrant school culture and modern facilities. The school integrates a wide array of enrichment programs, including the arts, technology, and physical education, into its daily curriculum to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Because of its location in a densely populated and sought-after residential area, the school operates within a tight-knit community atmosphere, often characterized by robust fundraising and volunteerism through its active PTA, which supports various extracurricular initiatives and classroom enhancements.

538

Total Students

39.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 199 JESSIE ISADOR STRAUS
Demographic	Student Count
White	314
Hispanic	53
Black	23
Asian	112
Two or More	34
American Indian	2

White
314 (58.4 %)
Asian
112 (20.8 %)
Hispanic
53 (9.9 %)
Two or More
34 (6.3 %)
Black
23 (4.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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 # 3
Phone:	(212)799-1033
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 84

Ungraded 5