- Enrollment
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 119 Amersfort
Federal NCES profile for Ps 119 Amersfort, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015302443
👥 S:T ratio 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 119 Amersfort earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #258 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 75.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 119 Amersfort has class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 119 Amersfort ranks #258 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #22 · New York
NCES ID 360015302443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Ps 119 Amersfort held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 360015302443 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 19.6:1 · 75.7% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: James Madison High School (3,983 students)
Ps 119 Amersfort held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 119 Amersfort in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Madison
James Madison High School
3,983 students
- Midwood High S
Midwood High School
3,657 students
- Ps 206 Joseph 1,508
Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb
1,508 students
- Jhs 234 Arthur 1,447
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham
1,447 students
- Ps 197 Kings H 1,074
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the)
1,074 students
- This school 393
Ps 119 Amersfort
393 students
What this shows Ps 119 Amersfort reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 119 Amersfort compares
Ps 119 Amersfort 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 66% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.7% | ▲ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 66% above state mean
Top 98% in New York - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.8%
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 45.8%
Asian 26.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
White 4.8%
Two or More 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Ps 119 Amersfort is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 119 Amersfort Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 119 Amersfort's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,657
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,508
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 119 Amersfort
How many students attend Ps 119 Amersfort?
Ps 119 Amersfort has 393 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 119 Amersfort?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 119 Amersfort is 19.6:1, which is 66% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 119 Amersfort?
75.7% of students at Ps 119 Amersfort are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 119 Amersfort?
The largest demographic group at Ps 119 Amersfort is African American at 45.8% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 119 Amersfort?
Ps 119 Amersfort has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (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 119 Amersfort rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 119 Amersfort ranks #258 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 #22?
Besides Ps 119 Amersfort, New York City Geographic District #22 also operates James Madison High School (3,983 students), Midwood High School (3,657 students), and Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb (1,508 students). See the New York City Geographic District #22 district page for the complete list.