Enrollment
501
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn School of Inquiry
Federal NCES profile for Brooklyn School of Inquiry, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015106138
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooklyn School of Inquiry earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools.
- #22 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooklyn School of Inquiry has class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn School of Inquiry ranks #22 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015106138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brooklyn School of Inquiry compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brooklyn School of Inquiry
Brooklyn School of Inquiry is a mid-sized elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 501 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 95% of New York schools and 47% 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 32.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 501 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 904 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #408.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Asian (39%) (diversity index 65/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students) and Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students) alongside Brooklyn School of Inquiry.
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 School of Inquiry compares
Brooklyn School of Inquiry 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 47% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 43% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 95% in New York - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 44.1%
Asian 38.5%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Brooklyn School of Inquiry is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Brooklyn School of Inquiry Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Utrecht High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Brennan School (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooklyn School of Inquiry's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,236
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,780
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary 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 (~501 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn School of Inquiry
How many students attend Brooklyn School of Inquiry?
Brooklyn School of Inquiry has 501 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn School of Inquiry?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn School of Inquiry is 17.3:1, which is 47% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brooklyn School of Inquiry?
32.1% of students at Brooklyn School of Inquiry are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooklyn School of Inquiry?
The largest demographic group at Brooklyn School of Inquiry is White at 44.1% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooklyn School of Inquiry?
Brooklyn School of Inquiry has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 School of Inquiry rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn School of Inquiry ranks #22 of 95 elementary 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 elementary schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
Is Brooklyn School of Inquiry a good school?
Brooklyn School of Inquiry earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of 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 #20?
Besides Brooklyn School of Inquiry, New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students), Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students), and New Utrecht High School (3,236 students). See the New York City Geographic District #20 district page for the complete list.
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