- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009506340
👥 S:T ratio 60
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #33 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for New York
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School ranks #33 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009506340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 360009506340 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 10:1 · 66.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara Barton High School (1,325 students)
Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clara Barton H
Clara Barton High School
1,325 students
- Medgar Evers C
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
1,267 students
- Ps 189 Bilingu
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the)
887 students
- Ps 249 Caton (
Ps 249 Caton (the)
663 students
- Ps 316 Elijah
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud
644 students
- This school 259
Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School
259 students
What this shows Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School compares
Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 18% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in New York - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.9%
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 42.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%
White 18.5%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Medgar Evers College Preparatory School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 249 Caton (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 316 Elijah Stroud | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- 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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School
How many students attend Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School?
Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School has 259 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School?
66.5% of students at Brooklyn Arts and Science 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 Arts and Science Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School is African American at 42.5% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School?
Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School ranks #33 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 #17?
Besides Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School, New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Clara Barton High School (1,325 students), Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students), and Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) (887 students). See the New York City Geographic District #17 district page for the complete list.