- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
New Bridges Elementary
Federal NCES profile for New Bridges Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009506409
👥 S:T ratio 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Bridges Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools.
- #190 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
New Bridges Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Bridges Elementary ranks #190 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009506409 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
New Bridges Elementary held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 360009506409 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 13.5:1 · 79.7% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara Barton High School (1,325 students)
New Bridges Elementary held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
New Bridges Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clara Barton H
Clara Barton High School
1,325 students
- Medgar Evers C
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
1,267 students
- Ps 189 Bilingu
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the)
887 students
- Ps 249 Caton (
Ps 249 Caton (the)
663 students
- Ps 316 Elijah
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud
644 students
- This school 431
New Bridges Elementary
431 students
What this shows New Bridges Elementary reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Bridges Elementary compares
New Bridges Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 79.7% | ▲ 42% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 49% | - | - |
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.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
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
42.2%
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 71.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
White 2.6%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, New Bridges Elementary is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How New Bridges Elementary 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 249 Caton (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 316 Elijah Stroud | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Bridges Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Bridges Elementary
How many students attend New Bridges Elementary?
New Bridges Elementary has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Bridges Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at New Bridges Elementary 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 New Bridges Elementary?
79.7% of students at New Bridges Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Bridges Elementary?
The largest demographic group at New Bridges Elementary is African American at 71.7% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Bridges Elementary?
New Bridges Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 New Bridges Elementary rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, New Bridges Elementary ranks #190 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 #17?
Besides New Bridges Elementary, 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.