- Enrollment
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 109
Federal NCES profile for Ps 109, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015301788
👥 S:T ratio 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 109 earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #91 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.1:1
- students per teacher
- 86.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 109 has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 109 ranks #91 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #22 · New York
NCES ID 360015301788 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Ps 109 held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.8 → 48.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 360015301788 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
585 enr · 10.1:1 · 86.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: James Madison High School (3,983 students)
Ps 109 held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.8 → 48.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 109 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Madison
James Madison High School
3,983 students
- Midwood High S
Midwood High School
3,657 students
- Ps 206 Joseph 1,508
Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb
1,508 students
- Jhs 234 Arthur 1,447
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham
1,447 students
- Ps 197 Kings H 1,074
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the)
1,074 students
- This school 585
Ps 109
585 students
What this shows Ps 109 reports 585 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 109 compares
Ps 109 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.5% | ▲ 54% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in New York - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.4%
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 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
Asian 2.7%
White 1.9%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Ps 109 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 109 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 109's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,657
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,508
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~585 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 109
How many students attend Ps 109?
Ps 109 has 585 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 109?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 109 is 10.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 Ps 109?
86.5% of students at Ps 109 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 109?
The largest demographic group at Ps 109 is African American at 67.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 109?
Ps 109 has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Ps 109 rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 109 ranks #91 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 #22?
Besides Ps 109, New York City Geographic District #22 also operates James Madison High School (3,983 students), Midwood High School (3,657 students), and Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb (1,508 students). See the New York City Geographic District #22 district page for the complete list.