- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Fresh Creek School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Fresh Creek School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012006280
👥 S:T ratio 37
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fresh Creek School (the) earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools.
- #202 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 95.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fresh Creek School (the) has class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fresh Creek School (the) ranks #202 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #19 · New York
NCES ID 360012006280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Fresh Creek School (the) grew from 143 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (+18.9%).
Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 360012006280 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
190 enr · 15.8:1 · 95.8% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students)
Fresh Creek School (the) grew from 143 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (+18.9%). Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Fresh Creek School (the) 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 190
Fresh Creek School (the)
190 students
What this shows Fresh Creek School (the) reports 190 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fresh Creek School (the) compares
Fresh Creek School (the) 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.8% | ▲ 70% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 190 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
190
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 91% in New York - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.8%
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 58.4%
Hispanic or Latino 36.8%
Two or More 2.1%
White 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Fresh Creek School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Fresh Creek School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East New York Family Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fresh Creek School (the)'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 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 (~190 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fresh Creek School (the)
How many students attend Fresh Creek School (the)?
Fresh Creek School (the) has 190 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 143 (2022-23) → 170 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fresh Creek School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Fresh Creek School (the) is 15.8:1, which is 34% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fresh Creek School (the)?
95.8% of students at Fresh Creek School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fresh Creek School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Fresh Creek School (the) is African American at 58.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fresh Creek School (the)?
Fresh Creek School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Fresh Creek School (the) rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Fresh Creek School (the) ranks #202 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 #19?
Besides Fresh Creek School (the), 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.