P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School serves 706 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 706 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School's student population of 706 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
706 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We hope you enjoy sailing to success!
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
56%
30%
Black
35%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School often compared to?
How many students attend P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School?
706 students attend P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School?
P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School offer ?
P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School part of?
P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School located?
P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School is located in the Morrisania neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 40 other public schools located in Morrisania.
School Reviews
5 7/12/2022
The school is all about children! P186x collaborates with families and is always available for questions. Principal Templeman and AP Ms. Yelema are so helpful and have been a great support to my family. The school looks like a school now! Students have materials and it is clean.
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