- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Lab School
Federal NCES profile for Brooklyn Lab School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360012006045
👥 S:T ratio 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooklyn Lab School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- #103 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 85.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooklyn Lab 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 Lab School ranks #103 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #19 · New York
NCES ID 360012006045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Brooklyn Lab School grew from 395 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 360012006045 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 13.9:1 · 85.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students)
Brooklyn Lab School grew from 395 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Brooklyn Lab 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 Lab School
459 students
What this shows Brooklyn Lab School reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooklyn Lab School compares
Brooklyn Lab 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.3% | ▲ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% 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
49.7%
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
Hispanic or Latino 67.3%
African American 20.3%
Asian 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
White 1.5%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Brooklyn Lab School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Brooklyn Lab School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 214 Michael Friedsam | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East New York Family Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooklyn Lab 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 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 (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Lab School
How many students attend Brooklyn Lab School?
Brooklyn Lab School has 459 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Lab School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Lab School is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brooklyn Lab School?
85.3% of students at Brooklyn Lab School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooklyn Lab School?
The largest demographic group at Brooklyn Lab School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooklyn Lab School?
Brooklyn Lab School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Lab School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Lab School ranks #103 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 #19?
Besides Brooklyn Lab 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.