- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Christopher Avenue Community School
Federal NCES profile for Christopher Avenue Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012106288
👥 S:T ratio 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christopher Avenue Community School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools.
- #236 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 96.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Christopher Avenue Community School has class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christopher Avenue Community School ranks #236 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #23 · New York
NCES ID 360012106288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Christopher Avenue Community School grew from 225 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (+24.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 360012106288 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 15.6:1 · 96.9% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii (662 students)
Christopher Avenue Community School grew from 225 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (+24.4%). Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Christopher Avenue Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eagle Academy
Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii
662 students
- Brooklyn Colle
Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School
512 students
- Ps 156 Waverly
Ps 156 Waverly
421 students
- Ps 184 Newport
Ps 184 Newport
395 students
- Brooklyn Landm
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School
378 students
- This school
Christopher Avenue Community School
297 students
What this shows Christopher Avenue Community School reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Christopher Avenue Community School compares
Christopher Avenue Community 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.9% | ▲ 72% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 90% in New York - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.5%
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 51.9%
African American 39.7%
White 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Christopher Avenue Community School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Christopher Avenue Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 156 Waverly | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 184 Newport | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christopher Avenue Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~297 students)
Frequently asked questions about Christopher Avenue Community School
How many students attend Christopher Avenue Community School?
Christopher Avenue Community School has 297 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), up 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christopher Avenue Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Christopher Avenue Community School is 15.6:1, which is 32% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Christopher Avenue Community School?
96.9% of students at Christopher Avenue Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christopher Avenue Community School?
The largest demographic group at Christopher Avenue Community School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.9% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christopher Avenue Community School?
Christopher Avenue Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Christopher Avenue Community School rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Christopher Avenue Community School ranks #236 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 #23?
Besides Christopher Avenue Community School, New York City Geographic District #23 also operates Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii (662 students), Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School (512 students), and Ps 156 Waverly (421 students). See the New York City Geographic District #23 district page for the complete list.