Enrollment
577
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 100 Coney Island School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 100 Coney Island School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015202378
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 100 Coney Island School (the) earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools.
- #151 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 100 Coney Island School (the) has class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 100 Coney Island School (the) ranks #151 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #21 · New York
NCES ID 360015202378 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 100 Coney Island School (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 100 Coney Island School (the)
Ps 100 Coney Island School (the) is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 577 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.3% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 577 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 709 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #545, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #21 also operates Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students) and Abraham Lincoln High School (2,210 students) alongside Ps 100 Coney Island 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 Ps 100 Coney Island School (the) compares
Ps 100 Coney Island 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▼ 3% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 78% in New York - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.6%
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.
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 85.3%
Asian 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Ps 100 Coney Island School (the) is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 100 Coney Island School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward R Murrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Dewey High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 228 David a Boody | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 98 Bay Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 100 Coney Island School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,209
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,435
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other 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 (~577 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 100 Coney Island School (the)
How many students attend Ps 100 Coney Island School (the)?
Ps 100 Coney Island School (the) has 577 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 100 Coney Island School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 100 Coney Island School (the) is 13.7:1, which is 16% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 100 Coney Island School (the)?
54.3% of students at Ps 100 Coney Island School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 100 Coney Island School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 100 Coney Island School (the) is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 100 Coney Island School (the)?
Ps 100 Coney Island School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Ps 100 Coney Island School (the) rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 100 Coney Island School (the) ranks #151 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.
Is Ps 100 Coney Island School (the) a good school?
Ps 100 Coney Island School (the) earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 #21?
Besides Ps 100 Coney Island School (the), New York City Geographic District #21 also operates Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students), Abraham Lincoln High School (2,210 students), and John Dewey High School (2,209 students). See the New York City Geographic District #21 district page for the complete list.
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