- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360009206406
👥 S:T ratio 46
📋 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 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools.
- #9 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Maurice Sendak Community School (the) shrank from 211 students in 2022-23 to 199 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 360009206406 · Brooklyn, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
202 enr · 13.5:1 · 12.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunset Park High School (1,348 students)
Maurice Sendak Community School (the) shrank from 211 students in 2022-23 to 199 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Maurice Sendak Community School (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunset Park Hi
Sunset Park High School
1,348 students
- Ps 321 William
Ps 321 William Penn
1,305 students
- Ms 51 William
Ms 51 William Alexander
1,038 students
- Ps 230 Doris L
Ps 230 Doris L Cohen
925 students
- Ps 130 Parksid
Ps 130 Parkside (the)
891 students
- This school 202
Maurice Sendak Community School (the)
202 students
What this shows Maurice Sendak Community School (the) reports 202 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maurice Sendak Community School (the) compares
Maurice Sendak Community School (the) is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 1,305
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~202 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), down 12.
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 54/100 (higher 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 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.
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.