- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Fdny-Captain Vernon a Richards Hs
Federal NCES profile for Fdny-Captain Vernon a Richards Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360012005716
👥 S:T ratio 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fdny-Captain Vernon a Richards Hs earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools.
- #120 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 82.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fdny-Captain Vernon a Richards Hs has class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fdny-Captain Vernon a Richards Hs ranks #120 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #19 · New York
NCES ID 360012005716 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Fdny-Captain Vernon a Richards Hs held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 360012005716 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 18.1:1 · 82.1% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students)
Fdny-Captain Vernon a Richards Hs held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Fdny-Captain Vernon a Richards Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Transit Tech C
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School
795 students
- Ps 214 Michael
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam
728 students
- Ps 159 Isaac P
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin
661 students
- Ps 108 Sal Abb
Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento
649 students
- East New York
East New York Family Academy
610 students
- This school
Fdny-Captain Vernon a Richards Hs
417 students
What this shows Fdny-Captain Vernon a Richards Hs reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fdny-Captain Vernon a Richards Hs compares
Fdny-Captain Vernon a Richards Hs 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 53% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.1% | ▲ 46% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 96% in New York - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.2%
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
African American 53.2%
Hispanic or Latino 37.2%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.4%
White 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Fdny-Captain Vernon a Richards Hs is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Fdny-Captain Vernon a Richards Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 214 Michael Friedsam | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East New York Family Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fdny-Captain Vernon a Richards Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide high 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 (~417 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fdny-Captain Vernon a Richards Hs
How many students attend Fdny-Captain Vernon a Richards Hs?
Fdny-Captain Vernon a Richards Hs has 417 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 223 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fdny-Captain Vernon a Richards Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Fdny-Captain Vernon a Richards Hs is 18.1:1, which is 53% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fdny-Captain Vernon a Richards Hs?
82.1% of students at Fdny-Captain Vernon a Richards Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fdny-Captain Vernon a Richards Hs?
The largest demographic group at Fdny-Captain Vernon a Richards Hs is African American at 53.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fdny-Captain Vernon a Richards Hs?
Fdny-Captain Vernon a Richards Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Fdny-Captain Vernon a Richards Hs rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Fdny-Captain Vernon a Richards Hs ranks #120 of 121 high 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 high schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #19?
Besides Fdny-Captain Vernon a Richards Hs, New York City Geographic District #19 also operates Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students), Ps 214 Michael Friedsam (728 students), and Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin (661 students). See the New York City Geographic District #19 district page for the complete list.