- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 150 Christopher
Federal NCES profile for Ps 150 Christopher, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012102542
👥 S:T ratio 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 150 Christopher earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #8 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 150 Christopher has class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 150 Christopher ranks #8 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #23 · New York
NCES ID 360012102542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Ps 150 Christopher shrank from 142 students in 2022-23 to 103 in 2023-24 (-27.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 360012102542 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
97 enr · 8.1:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii (662 students)
Ps 150 Christopher shrank from 142 students in 2022-23 to 103 in 2023-24 (-27.5%). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 150 Christopher in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eagle Academy
Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii
662 students
- Brooklyn Colle
Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School
512 students
- Ps 156 Waverly
Ps 156 Waverly
421 students
- Ps 184 Newport
Ps 184 Newport
395 students
- Brooklyn Landm
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School
378 students
- This school 97
Ps 150 Christopher
97 students
What this shows Ps 150 Christopher reports 97 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 150 Christopher compares
Ps 150 Christopher is a shrinking 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 77% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 97 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
97
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in New York - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
African American 58.8%
Hispanic or Latino 39.2%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Ps 150 Christopher is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 150 Christopher Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 156 Waverly | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 184 Newport | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 150 Christopher's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~97 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 150 Christopher
How many students attend Ps 150 Christopher?
Ps 150 Christopher has 97 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 142 (2022-23) → 103 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 150 Christopher?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 150 Christopher is 8.1:1, which is 31% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 150 Christopher?
99.3% of students at Ps 150 Christopher are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 150 Christopher?
The largest demographic group at Ps 150 Christopher is African American at 58.8% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 150 Christopher?
Ps 150 Christopher has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 150 Christopher rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 150 Christopher ranks #8 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 #23?
Besides Ps 150 Christopher, New York City Geographic District #23 also operates Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii (662 students), Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School (512 students), and Ps 156 Waverly (421 students). See the New York City Geographic District #23 district page for the complete list.