Enrollment
167
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 147 Issac Remsen
Federal NCES profile for Ps 147 Issac Remsen, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360011902533
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 147 Issac Remsen earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #151 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 79.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 147 Issac Remsen has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 147 Issac Remsen ranks #151 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #14 · New York
NCES ID 360011902533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 147 Issac Remsen compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 147 Issac Remsen
Ps 147 Issac Remsen is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 167 students.
At 11.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of New York schools, with 167 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 240 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #203, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #14 also operates Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students) and Brooklyn Latin School (the) (772 students) alongside Ps 147 Issac Remsen.
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 147 Issac Remsen compares
Ps 147 Issac Remsen 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.5% | ▲ 41% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 167 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
167
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in New York - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.1%
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 59.3%
African American 25.1%
Two or More 6.0%
White 5.4%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Ps 147 Issac Remsen is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 147 Issac Remsen Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Latin School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 84 Jose De Diego | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 147 Issac Remsen's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~167 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 147 Issac Remsen
How many students attend Ps 147 Issac Remsen?
Ps 147 Issac Remsen has 167 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 147 Issac Remsen?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 147 Issac Remsen is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 147 Issac Remsen?
79.5% of students at Ps 147 Issac Remsen are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 147 Issac Remsen?
The largest demographic group at Ps 147 Issac Remsen is Hispanic or Latino at 59.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 147 Issac Remsen?
Ps 147 Issac Remsen has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 147 Issac Remsen rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 147 Issac Remsen ranks #151 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 147 Issac Remsen a good school?
Ps 147 Issac Remsen earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 #14?
Besides Ps 147 Issac Remsen, New York City Geographic District #14 also operates Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students), Brooklyn Latin School (the) (772 students), and Williamsburg Preparatory School (667 students). See the New York City Geographic District #14 district page for the complete list.
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