- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the)
Federal NCES profile for Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009204811
👥 S:T ratio 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the) earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #224 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the) has class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the) ranks #224 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #15 · New York
NCES ID 360009204811 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the) held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 45.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 360009204811 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
634 enr · 15.1:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunset Park High School (1,348 students)
Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the) held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 45.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunset Park Hi
Sunset Park High School
1,348 students
- Ps 321 William
Ps 321 William Penn
1,305 students
- Ms 51 William
Ms 51 William Alexander
1,038 students
- Ps 230 Doris L
Ps 230 Doris L Cohen
925 students
- Ps 130 Parksid
Ps 130 Parkside (the)
891 students
- This school
Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the)
634 students
What this shows Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the) reports 634 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the) compares
Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the) held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 39% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
634
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 87% in New York - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.7%
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
White 44.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
Two or More 14.4%
African American 12.5%
Asian 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 321 William Penn | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ms 51 William Alexander | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 230 Doris L Cohen | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 130 Parkside (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~634 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the)
How many students attend Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the)?
Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the) has 634 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 649 (2022-23) → 643 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the) is 15.1:1, which is 28% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the)?
34.2% of students at Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the)?
The largest demographic group at Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the) is White at 44.9% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the)?
Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 New School-Ps 146 (the) rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the) ranks #224 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 #15?
Besides Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the), New York City Geographic District #15 also operates Sunset Park High School (1,348 students), Ps 321 William Penn (1,305 students), and Ms 51 William Alexander (1,038 students). See the New York City Geographic District #15 district page for the complete list.