Enrollment
202
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, NY
Maurice Sendak Community School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Maurice Sendak Community School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360009206406
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maurice Sendak Community School (the) earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools.
- #9 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 12.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Maurice Sendak Community School (the) has class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maurice Sendak Community School (the) ranks #9 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #15 · New York
NCES ID 360009206406 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maurice Sendak Community School (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maurice Sendak Community School (the)
Maurice Sendak Community School (the) is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 202 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.8% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 202 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 69 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #11.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 62/100).
14.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New York City Geographic District #15 also operates Sunset Park High School (1,348 students) and Ps 321 William Penn (1,305 students) alongside Maurice Sendak Community School (the).
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 Maurice Sendak Community School (the) compares
Maurice Sendak Community School (the) 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.8% | ▼ 77% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
202
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in New York - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
White 56.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Two or More 11.4%
Asian 7.4%
African American 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Maurice Sendak Community School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Maurice Sendak Community School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 321 William Penn | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 51 William Alexander | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 230 Doris L Cohen | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 130 Parkside (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maurice Sendak Community School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary 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 (~202 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Maurice Sendak Community School (the)
How many students attend Maurice Sendak Community School (the)?
Maurice Sendak Community School (the) has 202 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maurice Sendak Community School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Maurice Sendak Community School (the) is 13.5:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maurice Sendak Community School (the)?
12.8% of students at Maurice Sendak Community School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maurice Sendak Community School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Maurice Sendak Community School (the) is White at 56.9% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maurice Sendak Community School (the)?
Maurice Sendak Community School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Maurice Sendak Community School (the) rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Maurice Sendak Community School (the) ranks #9 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.
Is Maurice Sendak Community School (the) a good school?
Maurice Sendak Community School (the) earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 #15?
Besides Maurice Sendak Community School (the), New York City Geographic District #15 also operates Sunset Park High School (1,348 students), Ps 321 William Penn (1,305 students), and Ms 51 William Alexander (1,038 students). See the New York City Geographic District #15 district page for the complete list.
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