- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School
Federal NCES profile for Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009602429
👥 S:T ratio 34
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools.
- #245 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School has class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School ranks #245 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #18 · New York
NCES ID 360009602429 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School grew from 737 students in 2022-23 to 777 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.3 → 46.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 360009602429 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
854 enr · 16.4:1 · 66.2% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School (666 students)
Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School grew from 737 students in 2022-23 to 777 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 52.3 → 46.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School
854 students
- Ps 235 Janice
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School
666 students
- Ps 276 Louis M
Ps 276 Louis Marshall
560 students
- Ps 66
Ps 66
527 students
- Is 285 Meyer L
Is 285 Meyer Levin
512 students
- Academy for Co
Academy for Conservation and the Environment
432 students
What this shows Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School reports 854 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School compares
Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.2% | ▲ 18% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 854 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
854
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in New York - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.5%
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
African American 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
White 9.5%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 276 Louis Marshall | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 66 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 285 Meyer Levin | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy for Conservation and the Environment | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~854 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School
How many students attend Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School?
Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School has 854 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 737 (2022-23) → 777 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School is 16.4:1, which is 39% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School?
66.2% of students at Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School?
The largest demographic group at Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School is African American at 74.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School?
Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 115 Daniel Mucatel School rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School ranks #245 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 #18?
Besides Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School, New York City Geographic District #18 also operates Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School (666 students), Ps 276 Louis Marshall (560 students), and Ps 66 (527 students). See the New York City Geographic District #18 district page for the complete list.