- Enrollment
- 5,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan
Federal NCES profile for Ps 11 Purvis J Behan, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009102074
👥 S:T ratio 10
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #224 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan has class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 11 Purvis J Behan ranks #224 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #13 · New York
NCES ID 360009102074 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan held near 852 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.8 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 360009102074 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
923 enr · 22.5:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students)
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan held near 852 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.8 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooklyn Techn
Brooklyn Technical High School
5,848 students
- This school 923
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan
923 students
- Benjamin Banne 854
Benjamin Banneker Academy
854 students
- Ps 9 Sarah Smi 782
Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the)
782 students
- Academy of Art 757
Academy of Arts and Letters
757 students
- Ps 20 Clinton 689
Ps 20 Clinton Hill
689 students
What this shows Ps 11 Purvis J Behan reports 923 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 11 Purvis J Behan compares
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 91% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 39% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 923 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
923
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 91% above state mean
Top 99% in New York - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.6%
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.
Student demographics
African American 49.2%
White 19.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 12.1%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Ps 11 Purvis J Behan is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 11 Purvis J Behan Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Technical High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Banneker Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of Arts and Letters | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 20 Clinton Hill | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 11 Purvis J Behan's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 6/100
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 (~923 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 11 Purvis J Behan
How many students attend Ps 11 Purvis J Behan?
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan has 923 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 832 (2022-23) → 852 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 11 Purvis J Behan?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 11 Purvis J Behan is 22.5:1, which is 91% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 11 Purvis J Behan?
34.4% of students at Ps 11 Purvis J Behan are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 11 Purvis J Behan?
The largest demographic group at Ps 11 Purvis J Behan is African American at 49.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 11 Purvis J Behan?
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 11 Purvis J Behan rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 11 Purvis J Behan ranks #224 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 #13?
Besides Ps 11 Purvis J Behan, New York City Geographic District #13 also operates Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students), Benjamin Banneker Academy (854 students), and Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) (782 students). See the New York City Geographic District #13 district page for the complete list.