- Enrollment
- 3,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 101 Verrazano (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 101 Verrazano (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015202382
👥 S:T ratio 36
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 101 Verrazano (the) earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools.
- #46 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 101 Verrazano (the) has class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 101 Verrazano (the) ranks #46 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #21 · New York
NCES ID 360015202382 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Ps 101 Verrazano (the) held near 1,107 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+50 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.2 → 71.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+50 students YoY 360015202382 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
1,113 enr · 16.1:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students)
Ps 101 Verrazano (the) held near 1,107 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+50 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.2 → 71.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 101 Verrazano (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edward R Murro
Edward R Murrow High School
3,503 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High School
2,210 students
- John Dewey Hig
John Dewey High School
2,209 students
- Is 228 David a
Is 228 David a Boody
1,555 students
- Is 98 Bay Acad
Is 98 Bay Academy
1,435 students
- This school 1,113
Ps 101 Verrazano (the)
1,113 students
What this shows Ps 101 Verrazano (the) reports 1,113 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 101 Verrazano (the) compares
Ps 101 Verrazano (the) 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 17% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,113 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,113
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 92% in New York - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.5%
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
Asian 55.8%
White 25.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Ps 101 Verrazano (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 101 Verrazano (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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 228 David a Boody | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 98 Bay Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 101 Verrazano (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~1,113 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 101 Verrazano (the)
How many students attend Ps 101 Verrazano (the)?
Ps 101 Verrazano (the) has 1,113 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,057 (2022-23) → 1,107 (2023-24), nearly flat (+50).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 101 Verrazano (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 101 Verrazano (the) is 16.1:1, which is 36% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 101 Verrazano (the)?
65.8% of students at Ps 101 Verrazano (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 101 Verrazano (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 101 Verrazano (the) is Asian at 55.8% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 101 Verrazano (the)?
Ps 101 Verrazano (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Ps 101 Verrazano (the) rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 101 Verrazano (the) ranks #46 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 #21?
Besides Ps 101 Verrazano (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.