- Enrollment
- 5,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Benjamin Banneker Academy
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Banneker Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009102315
👥 S:T ratio 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Banneker Academy earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools.
- #118 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 71.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Banneker Academy has class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Banneker Academy ranks #118 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #13 · New York
NCES ID 360009102315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+76 students YoY
Benjamin Banneker Academy grew from 759 students in 2022-23 to 835 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 54.6 → 58.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+76 students YoY 360009102315 · Brooklyn, NY High · MID · TRAD
854 enr · 15.8:1 · 71.3% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students)
Benjamin Banneker Academy grew from 759 students in 2022-23 to 835 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE added 54.6 → 58.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Benjamin Banneker Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooklyn Techn
Brooklyn Technical High School
5,848 students
- Ps 11 Purvis J 923
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan
923 students
- This school 854
Benjamin Banneker Academy
854 students
- Ps 9 Sarah Smi 782
Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the)
782 students
- Academy of Art 757
Academy of Arts and Letters
757 students
- Ps 20 Clinton 689
Ps 20 Clinton Hill
689 students
What this shows Benjamin Banneker Academy reports 854 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin Banneker Academy compares
Benjamin Banneker Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.3% | ▲ 27% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 854 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
854
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 91% in New York - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
69.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
African American 76.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 3.2%
White 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Benjamin Banneker Academy is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Benjamin Banneker Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Technical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 11 Purvis J Behan | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy of Arts and Letters | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 20 Clinton Hill | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Banneker Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 6/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~854 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Banneker Academy
How many students attend Benjamin Banneker Academy?
Benjamin Banneker Academy has 854 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 759 (2022-23) → 835 (2023-24), up 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Banneker Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Banneker Academy is 15.8:1, which is 34% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benjamin Banneker Academy?
71.3% of students at Benjamin Banneker Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Banneker Academy?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Banneker Academy is African American at 76.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Banneker Academy?
Benjamin Banneker Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Benjamin Banneker Academy rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Banneker Academy ranks #118 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #13?
Besides Benjamin Banneker Academy, New York City Geographic District #13 also operates Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students), Ps 11 Purvis J Behan (923 students), and Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) (782 students). See the New York City Geographic District #13 district page for the complete list.