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P.S. 197 John B. Russwurm

Grades: 3-K, Pre-K, K-5
2230 5th Avenue
Manhattan NY 10037
Phone: 212-690-5960

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School Stats

Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average

Is this school safe and well-run?

From the 2022-2023 NYC School Survey

How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
80%
82% Citywide Average
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
72%
84% Citywide Average

From the 2019-20 NY State Report Card

How many students were suspended?
2%
1% Citywide Average

From this school's most recent Quality Review Report

Are teachers effective?

From 2023 End-of-year Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism Report

How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
96%
85% Citywide Average
Years of principal experience at this school
12.2

How do students perform academically?

From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database

How many elementary school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
27%
53% Citywide Average
How many elementary school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
27%
50% Citywide Average

What is the Pre-K like?

From the NYC Program Assessment (CLASS and ECERS-R) Database through 2019-2020

Instruction: Teachers ask kids to explain their reasoning when they solve problems
Activities: Children explore art, music, sand/water, dramatic play and more
Language: Teachers talk and listen to kids in a supportive way
Interaction: Teachers ask kids good questions and invite back-and-forth conversation

Who does this school serve?

From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot

Enrollment
209
Asian
0%
Black
53%
Hispanic
40%
White
5%
Other
2%
Free or reduced priced lunch
100%
Students with disabilities
33%
English language learners
14%
Pre-K seats
28
3-K seats
14

From the 2022-23 School Quality Guide

Average daily attendance
88%
91% Citywide Average
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
46%
36% Citywide Average

From the 2020 School Directories

How does this school serve special populations?

From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database

How many students with disabilities scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
8%
30% Citywide Average
How many students with disabilities scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
11%
23% Citywide Average
How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
0%
21% Citywide Average
How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
0%
12% Citywide Average


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Contact & Location

Location

Harlem (District 5)
Trains: 2 Line, 3 Line to 135th St
Buses: Bx1, Bx19, Bx33, M1, M2, M7, M102

Contact

Principal
Natasha Spann
Parent Coordinator
Rolinda Hill
RHill5@schools.nyc.gov
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Other Details

Shared campus?
Yes
This school shares the building with Democracy Prep Charter Middle School
Metal detectors?
No

Zone for the 2019-2020 school year. Call school to confirm.

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