Enrollment
249
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus
Federal NCES profile for High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009505715
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools.
- #109 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 76.9%
- free-lunch eligible
High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus has class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus ranks #109 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009505715 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus
High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 249 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 249 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 458 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #421, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Clara Barton High School (1,325 students) and Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students) alongside High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus.
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 High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus compares
High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 37% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 84% in New York - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
69.9%
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.
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
African American 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
Asian 6.8%
White 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Medgar Evers College Preparatory School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 249 Caton (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 316 Elijah Stroud | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high 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 (~249 students)
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Frequently asked questions about High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus
How many students attend High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus?
High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus has 249 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus?
The student-teacher ratio at High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus?
76.9% of students at High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus?
The largest demographic group at High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus is African American at 59.0% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus?
High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus ranks #109 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.
Is High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus a good school?
High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 #17?
Besides High School for Service and Learning at Erasmus, New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Clara Barton High School (1,325 students), Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students), and Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) (887 students). See the New York City Geographic District #17 district page for the complete list.
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