- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012006416
👥 S:T ratio 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools.
- #245 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 95.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School ranks #245 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #19 · New York
NCES ID 360012006416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School grew from 277 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (+12.3%).
Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 360012006416 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 16.1:1 · 95.7% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students)
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School grew from 277 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (+12.3%). Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Transit Tech C
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School
795 students
- Ps 214 Michael
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam
728 students
- Ps 159 Isaac P
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin
661 students
- Ps 108 Sal Abb
Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento
649 students
- East New York
East New York Family Academy
610 students
- This school
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School
355 students
What this shows Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School compares
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.7% | ▲ 70% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 92% in New York - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.3%
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.
Student demographics
African American 55.8%
Hispanic or Latino 38.0%
White 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 214 Michael Friedsam | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East New York Family Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School
How many students attend Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School?
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School has 355 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 36% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School?
95.7% of students at Brooklyn Gardens 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 Gardens Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School is African American at 55.8% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School?
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School 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 Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School ranks #245 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 #19?
Besides Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School, New York City Geographic District #19 also operates Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students), Ps 214 Michael Friedsam (728 students), and Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin (661 students). See the New York City Geographic District #19 district page for the complete list.