- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 123 Suydam
Federal NCES profile for Ps 123 Suydam, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009702457
👥 S:T ratio 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 123 Suydam 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
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 85.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 123 Suydam has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 123 Suydam ranks #120 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #32 · New York
NCES ID 360009702457 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Ps 123 Suydam held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 360009702457 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 11.2:1 · 85.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler (651 students)
Ps 123 Suydam held near 485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 123 Suydam 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
- This school
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
- All City Leade
All City Leadership Secondary School
416 students
What this shows Ps 123 Suydam reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 123 Suydam compares
Ps 123 Suydam 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 51% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in New York - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.9%
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 90.1%
African American 5.2%
White 2.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Ps 123 Suydam is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 123 Suydam 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 145 Andrew Jackson | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| All City Leadership Secondary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 123 Suydam'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
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 123 Suydam
How many students attend Ps 123 Suydam?
Ps 123 Suydam has 446 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 123 Suydam?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 123 Suydam is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 123 Suydam?
85.0% of students at Ps 123 Suydam are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 123 Suydam?
The largest demographic group at Ps 123 Suydam is Hispanic or Latino at 90.1% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 123 Suydam?
Ps 123 Suydam 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 123 Suydam rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 123 Suydam 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 123 Suydam, New York City Geographic District #32 also operates Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler (651 students), Ps 376 (466 students), and Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene (440 students). See the New York City Geographic District #32 district page for the complete list.