- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015106138
👥 S:T ratio 31
📋 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools.
- #22 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 42
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Brooklyn School of Inquiry grew from 474 students in 2022-23 to 499 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 29.9 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 360015106138 · Brooklyn, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 17.3:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students)
Brooklyn School of Inquiry grew from 474 students in 2022-23 to 499 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE held 29.9 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Brooklyn School of Inquiry in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Hamilton
Fort Hamilton High School
4,044 students
- Franklin Delan
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
3,403 students
- New Utrecht Hi
New Utrecht High School
3,236 students
- Jhs 259 Willia
Jhs 259 William Mckinley
1,780 students
- Madeleine Bren 1,518
Madeleine Brennan School (the)
1,518 students
- This school 501
Brooklyn School of Inquiry
501 students
What this shows Brooklyn School of Inquiry reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooklyn School of Inquiry compares
Brooklyn School of Inquiry 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~501 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), up 25.
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 42/100 (typical 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 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.
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.