- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 112 Lefferts Park
Federal NCES profile for Ps 112 Lefferts Park, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015102421
👥 S:T ratio 42
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 112 Lefferts Park earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #63 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 112 Lefferts Park has class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 112 Lefferts Park ranks #63 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015102421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Ps 112 Lefferts Park held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.3 → 54.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 360015102421 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
740 enr · 14.5:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students)
Ps 112 Lefferts Park held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.3 → 54.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 112 Lefferts Park in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Hamilton
Fort Hamilton High School
4,044 students
- Franklin Delan
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
3,403 students
- New Utrecht Hi
New Utrecht High School
3,236 students
- Jhs 259 Willia
Jhs 259 William Mckinley
1,780 students
- Madeleine Bren 1,518
Madeleine Brennan School (the)
1,518 students
- This school 740
Ps 112 Lefferts Park
740 students
What this shows Ps 112 Lefferts Park reports 740 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 112 Lefferts Park compares
Ps 112 Lefferts Park 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 23% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 740 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
740
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 84% in New York - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
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
Hispanic or Latino 39.9%
Asian 31.9%
White 25.9%
African American 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Ps 112 Lefferts Park is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 112 Lefferts Park Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Utrecht High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Brennan School (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 112 Lefferts Park's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,236
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,780
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~740 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 112 Lefferts Park
How many students attend Ps 112 Lefferts Park?
Ps 112 Lefferts Park has 740 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 728 (2022-23) → 744 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 112 Lefferts Park?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 112 Lefferts Park is 14.5:1, which is 23% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 112 Lefferts Park?
69.4% of students at Ps 112 Lefferts Park are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 112 Lefferts Park?
The largest demographic group at Ps 112 Lefferts Park is Hispanic or Latino at 39.9% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 112 Lefferts Park?
Ps 112 Lefferts Park has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 112 Lefferts Park rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 112 Lefferts Park ranks #63 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 #20?
Besides Ps 112 Lefferts Park, New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students), Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students), and New Utrecht High School (3,236 students). See the New York City Geographic District #20 district page for the complete list.