- Enrollment
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 139 Alexine a Fenty
Federal NCES profile for Ps 139 Alexine a Fenty, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015302507
👥 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 139 Alexine a Fenty earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #190 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 67.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 139 Alexine a Fenty 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 139 Alexine a Fenty ranks #190 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #22 · New York
NCES ID 360015302507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Ps 139 Alexine a Fenty held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.6 → 63.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 360015302507 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
706 enr · 13.3:1 · 67.4% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: James Madison High School (3,983 students)
Ps 139 Alexine a Fenty held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.6 → 63.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 139 Alexine a Fenty 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 706
Ps 139 Alexine a Fenty
706 students
What this shows Ps 139 Alexine a Fenty reports 706 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 139 Alexine a Fenty compares
Ps 139 Alexine a Fenty 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 | 67.4% | ▲ 20% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 706 | top 18% | - | - |
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.
706
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
49.0%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.7%
White 21.1%
African American 19.3%
Asian 13.0%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.3, Ps 139 Alexine a Fenty is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 139 Alexine a Fenty Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 139 Alexine a Fenty'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 (~706 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 139 Alexine a Fenty
How many students attend Ps 139 Alexine a Fenty?
Ps 139 Alexine a Fenty has 706 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 729 (2022-23) → 708 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 139 Alexine a Fenty?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 139 Alexine a Fenty 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 139 Alexine a Fenty?
67.4% of students at Ps 139 Alexine a Fenty are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 139 Alexine a Fenty?
The largest demographic group at Ps 139 Alexine a Fenty is Hispanic or Latino at 37.7% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 139 Alexine a Fenty?
Ps 139 Alexine a Fenty 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 139 Alexine a Fenty rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 139 Alexine a Fenty 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 #22?
Besides Ps 139 Alexine a Fenty, 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.