- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell
Federal NCES profile for Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009702434
👥 S:T ratio 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #120 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 83.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell ranks #120 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #32 · New York
NCES ID 360009702434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell shrank from 352 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 360009702434 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 11:1 · 83.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler (651 students)
Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell shrank from 352 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jhs 383 Philip
Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler
651 students
- Ps 376
Ps 376
466 students
- Ps 123 Suydam
Ps 123 Suydam
446 students
- Ps/is 45 Horac
Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene
440 students
- Ps 145 Andrew
Ps 145 Andrew Jackson
428 students
- This school
Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell
296 students
What this shows Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell compares
Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell is a shrinking 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.8% | ▲ 49% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in New York - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.1%
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 95.3%
African American 2.4%
White 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 376 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 123 Suydam | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 145 Andrew Jackson | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell
How many students attend Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell?
Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell has 296 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 30% 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 116 Elizabeth L Farrell?
83.8% of students at Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell?
The largest demographic group at Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell is Hispanic or Latino at 95.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell?
Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 116 Elizabeth L Farrell rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell ranks #120 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 #32?
Besides Ps 116 Elizabeth L Farrell, New York City Geographic District #32 also operates Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler (651 students), Ps 376 (466 students), and Ps 123 Suydam (446 students). See the New York City Geographic District #32 district page for the complete list.