PS 197 OCEAN SCHOOL (THE)
Regular School · FAR ROCKAWAY, NY
PS 197 OCEAN SCHOOL (THE) is a regular school school in FAR ROCKAWAY, New York, serving grades PK–05 with 425 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 210 | 49% |
| Black or African American | 188 | 44% |
| White | 10 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 2% |
| Asian | 4 | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 425 | 215M / 210F |
English Language Learners: 78 (18% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2020-2021)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 40-44% | 55.2% | 80 |
| Science Proficiency | 80-89% | — | 31 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 425 | 100% |
Contact & Location
825 HICKSVILLE RD
FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691
Phone: (718)327-1083
Other Schools in District
- GOLDIE MAPLE ACADEMY Elementary
- LIGHTHOUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elementary
- NEW YORK CITY ACADEMY FOR DISCOVERY Elementary
- PS 100 GLEN MORRIS Elementary
- PS 104 BAYS WATER (THE) Elementary
- PS 105 BAY SCHOOL (THE) Elementary
- PS 108 CAPTAIN VINCENT G FOWLER Elementary
- PS 123 Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 11691) → CensusDepth.com
- New York population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- New York teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
360012302671
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD