How do these schools compare?
| Metric | PS 186 Castlewood | PS 224 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bellerose, NY | Bellerose, NY |
| School Type | regular | special-ed |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 319 | 414 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 6.7:1 | 5.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45.1% | 77.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | PS 186 Castlewood | PS 224 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15.7% | 7.2% |
| African American | 11.9% | 14.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.5% | 39.4% |
| Asian | 41.4% | 30.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.6% | 7.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 1.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | PS 186 Castlewood | PS 224 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.2% | 57.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | - | - |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.