- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner
Federal NCES profile for Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009602496
👥 S:T ratio 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #190 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 87.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner ranks #190 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #18 · New York
NCES ID 360009602496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 360009602496 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 13.3:1 · 87.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students)
Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 115 Daniel
Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School
854 students
- Ps 235 Janice
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School
666 students
- Ps 276 Louis M
Ps 276 Louis Marshall
560 students
- Ps 66
Ps 66
527 students
- Is 285 Meyer L
Is 285 Meyer Levin
512 students
- This school 307
Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner
307 students
What this shows Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner compares
Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.3% | ▲ 55% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.3%
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 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.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 276 Louis Marshall | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 66 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 285 Meyer Levin | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~307 students)
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 public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 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% of enrollment, 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 23/100 (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 135 Sheldon a Brookner rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner ranks #190 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 #18?
Besides Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner, New York City Geographic District #18 also operates Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students), Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School (666 students), and Ps 276 Louis Marshall (560 students). See the New York City Geographic District #18 district page for the complete list.