How do these schools compare?
| Metric | PS 197 Ocean School (the) | Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Far Rockaway, NY | Far Rockaway, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 425 | 728 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | - |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 88.5% | 76.9% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | PS 197 Ocean School (the) | Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | - | $18,755 |
| District | New York City Geographic District #27 | Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | PS 197 Ocean School (the) | Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.4% | 1.4% |
| African American | 44.2% | 72.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49.4% | 21.7% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.4% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 0.5% | 3.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | PS 197 Ocean School (the) | Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 226:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 55.5% | 35.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | - | 0 |
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.