Enrollment
611
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 133 William a Butler
Federal NCES profile for Ps 133 William a Butler, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009102490
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 133 William a Butler earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #120 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 133 William a Butler has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 133 William a Butler ranks #120 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #13 · New York
NCES ID 360009102490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 133 William a Butler compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 133 William a Butler
Ps 133 William a Butler is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 611 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 611 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 741 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #618, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #13 also operates Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students) and Ps 11 Purvis J Behan (923 students) alongside Ps 133 William a Butler.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ps 133 William a Butler compares
Ps 133 William a Butler on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▼ 25% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 611 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
611
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 68% in New York - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.0%
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
White 26.7%
African American 25.4%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Ps 133 William a Butler is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 133 William a Butler Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Technical High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 11 Purvis J Behan | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Banneker Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Arts and Letters | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 133 William a Butler's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~611 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 133 William a Butler
How many students attend Ps 133 William a Butler?
Ps 133 William a Butler has 611 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 133 William a Butler?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 133 William a Butler is 12.7:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 133 William a Butler?
42.4% of students at Ps 133 William a Butler are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 133 William a Butler?
The largest demographic group at Ps 133 William a Butler is Hispanic or Latino at 35.1% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 133 William a Butler?
Ps 133 William a Butler has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ps 133 William a Butler rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 133 William a Butler 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.
Is Ps 133 William a Butler a good school?
Ps 133 William a Butler earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #13?
Besides Ps 133 William a Butler, New York City Geographic District #13 also operates Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students), Ps 11 Purvis J Behan (923 students), and Benjamin Banneker Academy (854 students). See the New York City Geographic District #13 district page for the complete list.
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