2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 360009602496

Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner — Brooklyn, NY

Federal NCES profile for Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.

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👥 Class size
46
🌟 Gifted program
30
📋 Attendance
0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →

The verdict

Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner earns an F Resource Investment Index (25/100), with class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools.

F
Resource Index · 25/100
13.4:1
large classes for New York
87.3%
free-lunch eligible
307
students enrolled

School address

Brooklyn, NY 11203
District: New York City Geographic District #18 · New York

Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.

Enrollment

307

New York · 2024-25 NCES data

Teachers (FTE)

23.0

Federal CCD staff survey

Students per teacher

13.4:1

vs 11.7:1 New York avg

+15% vs state

Free-lunch eligible

87.3%

vs 56.2% New York avg

+55% vs state

Student-teacher ratio in context

How Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner compares with New York and U.S. medians

Slightly above state median
0:135:113.4:1

Source: NCES Common Core of Data As of 2024-25 federal staff survey Total enrollment ÷ full-time-equivalent classroom teachers

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What this school's NCES data tells you

Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner reports 307 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 15% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.

Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 87.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 55% above the New York average and 69% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 59.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.

Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25

How Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner compares

Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.

Metric This school vs New York New York avg U.S. avg
Students per teacher 13.4:1 ▲ 15% 11.7:1 15.7:1
Free-lunch eligible 87.3% ▲ 55% 56.2% 51.8%
Enrollment 307 top 26% — —

Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25

Class size vs. every US school

Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)

13 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 65% of 92,598 US schools

0–2: 295 US schools (0%). Below this entry. 2–4: 597 US schools (1%). Below this entry. 4–6: 1,033 US schools (1%). Below this entry. 6–8: 1,939 US schools (2%). Below this entry. 8–10: 4,805 US schools (5%). Below this entry. 10–12: 11,082 US schools (12%). Below this entry. 12–14: 16,971 US schools (18%). This entry sits in this band. 14–16: 18,959 US schools (20%). Above this entry. 16–18: 13,660 US schools (15%). Above this entry. 18–20: 8,300 US schools (9%). Above this entry. 20–22: 5,448 US schools (6%). Above this entry. 22–24: 4,007 US schools (4%). Above this entry. 24–26: 2,663 US schools (3%). Above this entry. 26–28: 1,131 US schools (1%). Above this entry. 28–30: 504 US schools (1%). Above this entry. 30–32: 307 US schools (0%). Above this entry. 32–34: 189 US schools (0%). Above this entry. 34–36: 141 US schools (0%). Above this entry. 36–38: 93 US schools (0%). Above this entry. 38–40: 94 US schools (0%). Above this entry. 40–42: 59 US schools (0%). Above this entry. 42–44: 46 US schools (0%). Above this entry. 44–46: 56 US schools (0%). Above this entry. 46–48: 58 US schools (0%). Above this entry. 48–50: 34 US schools (0%). Above this entry. 50–52: 37 US schools (0%). Above this entry. 52–54: 30 US schools (0%). Above this entry. 54–56: 15 US schools (0%). Above this entry. 56–58: 25 US schools (0%). Above this entry. 58–60: 20 US schools (0%). Above this entry. This school 0 60 every US school, by class size, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25

School size vs. every US school

Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')

307 larger than 33% of 95,891 US schools

0–150: 14,035 US schools (15%). Below this entry. 150–300: 16,928 US schools (18%). Below this entry. 300–450: 21,633 US schools (23%). This entry sits in this band. 450–600: 17,006 US schools (18%). Above this entry. 600–750: 10,042 US schools (10%). Above this entry. 750–900: 5,568 US schools (6%). Above this entry. 900–1,050: 3,006 US schools (3%). Above this entry. 1,050–1,200: 1,826 US schools (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,350: 1,220 US schools (1%). Above this entry. 1,350–1,500: 908 US schools (1%). Above this entry. 1,500–1,650: 692 US schools (1%). Above this entry. 1,650–1,800: 607 US schools (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–1,950: 502 US schools (1%). Above this entry. 1,950–2,100: 432 US schools (0%). Above this entry. 2,100–2,250: 346 US schools (0%). Above this entry. 2,250–2,400: 252 US schools (0%). Above this entry. 2,400–2,550: 203 US schools (0%). Above this entry. 2,550–2,700: 163 US schools (0%). Above this entry. 2,700–2,850: 115 US schools (0%). Above this entry. 2,850–3,000: 85 US schools (0%). Above this entry. This school 0 3,000 every US school, by enrollment, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25

What the federal data reveals about equity at this school

Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.

Economic need
87.3%
free-lunch eligible — 55% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher — 15% above state mean
Top 77% in New York — lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
59.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.

Overview

Enrollment 307 Top 26% in New York — larger than 74% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 13.4:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 87.3% +55% vs state
NCES ID 360009602496

Student demographics

African American 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
White 6.5%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%

Largest group: African American at 77.9% of enrollment.

Programs & staff

Discipline & special education

Chronically absent 59.3%

Other Schools in This District

New York City Geographic District #18 · 5 sibling schools

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Frequently asked questions about Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner

How many students attend Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner?

Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner has 307 students enrolled. It is a other school in BROOKLYN, NY.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner?

The student-teacher ratio at Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner is 13.4:1, which is 15% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.

What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner?

87.3% of students at Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.

What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner?

The largest demographic group at Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner is African American at 77.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in BROOKLYN, NY.

What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner?

Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.

Is Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner a good school?

Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner earns an F Resource Investment Index (25/100), with class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating.

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Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CCD + Public School Universe (2024-25), CRDC (2021-22), F-33 District Finance Survey (FY 2021-22) · 2024-25 Data as of the 2024-25 school year. Coverage from U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data. Varies by entity type — administrative districts and certain charter networks may report only a subset of fields.

All federal data sources used on this page
  • NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) — universe of U.S. public schools and districts. nces.ed.gov/ccd
  • NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) — discipline, absenteeism, and AP-course participation. ocrdata.ed.gov
  • NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey — per-pupil expenditure and revenue sources. nces.ed.gov/ccd/f33agency
  • USDA National School Lunch Program (NSLP) — free and reduced-price lunch eligibility. fns.usda.gov/nslp
  • U.S. Census Bureau ACS — demographic and socioeconomic context for school catchment areas. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs
  • U.S. Department of Education ESSA Title I — federal Title I program participation. ed.gov