- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Brighter Choice Community School
Federal NCES profile for Brighter Choice Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009406049
👥 S:T ratio 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brighter Choice Community School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools.
- #82 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Brighter Choice Community School has class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brighter Choice Community School ranks #82 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #16 · New York
NCES ID 360009406049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Brighter Choice Community School shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 360009406049 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 9.5:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology (469 students)
Brighter Choice Community School shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Brighter Choice Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooklyn High
Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology
469 students
- Ps 40 George W
Ps 40 George W Carver
465 students
- Ps 21 Crispus
Ps 21 Crispus Attucks
430 students
- Boys and Girls
Boys and Girls High School
353 students
- Brooklyn Brown
Brooklyn Brownstone School
352 students
- This school
Brighter Choice Community School
200 students
What this shows Brighter Choice Community School reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brighter Choice Community School compares
Brighter Choice Community School is a shrinking 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▲ 4% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in New York - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
78.0%
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 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino 40.2%
White 11.6%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Brighter Choice Community School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Brighter Choice Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 40 George W Carver | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 21 Crispus Attucks | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boys and Girls High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Brownstone School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brighter Choice Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide other 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 (~200 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brighter Choice Community School
How many students attend Brighter Choice Community School?
Brighter Choice Community School has 200 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brighter Choice Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brighter Choice Community School is 9.5:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brighter Choice Community School?
58.7% of students at Brighter Choice Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brighter Choice Community School?
The largest demographic group at Brighter Choice Community School is African American at 42.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brighter Choice Community School?
Brighter Choice Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Brighter Choice Community School rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Brighter Choice Community School ranks #82 of 262 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 schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #16?
Besides Brighter Choice Community School, New York City Geographic District #16 also operates Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology (469 students), Ps 40 George W Carver (465 students), and Ps 21 Crispus Attucks (430 students). See the New York City Geographic District #16 district page for the complete list.