- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 149 Danny Kaye
Federal NCES profile for Ps 149 Danny Kaye, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012002538
👥 S:T ratio 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 149 Danny Kaye earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools.
- #236 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 92.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 149 Danny Kaye has class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 149 Danny Kaye ranks #236 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #19 · New York
NCES ID 360012002538 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Ps 149 Danny Kaye grew from 479 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 360012002538 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 15.4:1 · 92.5% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students)
Ps 149 Danny Kaye grew from 479 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 149 Danny Kaye in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Transit Tech C
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School
795 students
- Ps 214 Michael
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam
728 students
- Ps 159 Isaac P
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin
661 students
- Ps 108 Sal Abb
Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento
649 students
- East New York
East New York Family Academy
610 students
- This school
Ps 149 Danny Kaye
509 students
What this shows Ps 149 Danny Kaye reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 149 Danny Kaye compares
Ps 149 Danny Kaye is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.5% | ▲ 65% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in New York - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.8%
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 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 41.7%
Asian 3.1%
White 2.4%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Ps 149 Danny Kaye is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 149 Danny Kaye Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 214 Michael Friedsam | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East New York Family Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 149 Danny Kaye's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 149 Danny Kaye
How many students attend Ps 149 Danny Kaye?
Ps 149 Danny Kaye has 509 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 149 Danny Kaye?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 149 Danny Kaye is 15.4:1, which is 31% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 149 Danny Kaye?
92.5% of students at Ps 149 Danny Kaye are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 149 Danny Kaye?
The largest demographic group at Ps 149 Danny Kaye is African American at 50.9% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 149 Danny Kaye?
Ps 149 Danny Kaye has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 149 Danny Kaye rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 149 Danny Kaye ranks #236 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 #19?
Besides Ps 149 Danny Kaye, New York City Geographic District #19 also operates Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students), Ps 214 Michael Friedsam (728 students), and Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin (661 students). See the New York City Geographic District #19 district page for the complete list.