Enrollment
634
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009204811
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 23/100 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
- 23
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the)
Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the) is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 634 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.1:1 is larger than about 87% of New York schools and 28% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 634 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 723 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #709, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #15 also operates Sunset Park High School (1,348 students) and Ps 321 William Penn (1,305 students) alongside Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the).
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 New School-Ps 146 (the) compares
Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the) 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
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 (~634 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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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.
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 23/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the) a good school?
Brooklyn New School-Ps 146 (the) earns 23/100 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. 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 #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.
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