Enrollment
552
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360011906350
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- #59 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School ranks #59 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #14 · New York
NCES ID 360011906350 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 552 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.9% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 552 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 804 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #444.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (34%) (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #14 also operates Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students) and Brooklyn Latin School (the) (772 students) alongside Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School compares
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 13% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.3%
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.9%
White 33.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 5.4%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Latin School (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg Preparatory School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 84 Jose De Diego | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~552 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School
How many students attend Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School?
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School has 552 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School?
48.9% of students at Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School?
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School ranks #59 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.
Is Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School a good school?
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #14?
Besides Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School, New York City Geographic District #14 also operates Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students), Brooklyn Latin School (the) (772 students), and Williamsburg Preparatory School (667 students). See the New York City Geographic District #14 district page for the complete list.
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