- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Norma Adams Clemons Academy
Federal NCES profile for Norma Adams Clemons Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009500799
👥 S:T ratio 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norma Adams Clemons Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools.
- #216 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 85.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Norma Adams Clemons Academy has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norma Adams Clemons Academy ranks #216 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009500799 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Norma Adams Clemons Academy shrank from 588 students in 2022-23 to 556 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 41.2 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 360009500799 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
588 enr · 14.3:1 · 85.2% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara Barton High School (1,325 students)
Norma Adams Clemons Academy shrank from 588 students in 2022-23 to 556 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 41.2 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Norma Adams Clemons Academy 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
Norma Adams Clemons Academy
588 students
What this shows Norma Adams Clemons Academy reports 588 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norma Adams Clemons Academy compares
Norma Adams Clemons Academy 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.2% | ▲ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 588 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
588
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
79.9%
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.
Student demographics
African American 62.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
White 3.4%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Norma Adams Clemons Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Norma Adams Clemons Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Medgar Evers College Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 249 Caton (the) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 316 Elijah Stroud | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norma Adams Clemons Academy'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 (~588 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norma Adams Clemons Academy
How many students attend Norma Adams Clemons Academy?
Norma Adams Clemons Academy has 588 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 588 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norma Adams Clemons Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Norma Adams Clemons Academy is 14.3:1, which is 21% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norma Adams Clemons Academy?
85.2% of students at Norma Adams Clemons Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norma Adams Clemons Academy?
The largest demographic group at Norma Adams Clemons Academy is African American at 62.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norma Adams Clemons Academy?
Norma Adams Clemons Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Norma Adams Clemons Academy rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Norma Adams Clemons Academy ranks #216 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 Norma Adams Clemons Academy, 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.