Enrollment
923
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009102074
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 24/100 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
- 24
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+91% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 11 Purvis J Behan compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 11 Purvis J Behan
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan is a large combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 923 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.5:1 is larger than about 99% of New York schools and 91% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 90% of state schools at 923 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 415 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #409, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (49%) and White (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #13 also operates Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students) and Benjamin Banneker Academy (854 students) alongside Ps 11 Purvis J Behan.
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 11 Purvis J Behan compares
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 5,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
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 (~923 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 24/100 (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 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.
Is Ps 11 Purvis J Behan a good school?
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan earns 24/100 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. 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 #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.
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