- Enrollment
- 5,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 78/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009104483
👥 S:T ratio 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School earns 78/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #1 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 78
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.4:1
- small classes for New York
- 88.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School has class sizes smaller than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School ranks #1 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #13 · New York
NCES ID 360009104483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School grew from 69 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (+17.4%).
Teacher FTE added 14.9 → 16.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 360009104483 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
75 enr · 5.4:1 · 88.4% lunch · RII 78
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students)
Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School grew from 69 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (+17.4%). Teacher FTE added 14.9 → 16.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooklyn Techn
Brooklyn Technical High School
5,848 students
- Ps 11 Purvis J 923
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan
923 students
- Benjamin Banne 854
Benjamin Banneker Academy
854 students
- Ps 9 Sarah Smi 782
Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the)
782 students
- Academy of Art 757
Academy of Arts and Letters
757 students
- This school 75
Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School
75 students
What this shows Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School reports 75 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School compares
Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School 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 | 5.4:1 | ▼ 54% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.4% | ▲ 57% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 75 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.4:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
75
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
5.4:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 3% in New York - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
African American 48.0%
Hispanic or Latino 48.0%
White 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Technical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 11 Purvis J Behan | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Banneker Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Arts and Letters | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~75 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School
How many students attend Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School?
Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School has 75 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 69 (2022-23) → 81 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School is 5.4:1, which is 54% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 66% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School?
88.4% of students at Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School?
Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 78/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School ranks #1 of 94 middle 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 middle schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #13?
Besides Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School, New York City Geographic District #13 also operates Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students), Ps 11 Purvis J Behan (923 students), and Benjamin Banneker Academy (854 students). See the New York City Geographic District #13 district page for the complete list.