- Enrollment
- 3,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 153 Homecrest
Federal NCES profile for Ps 153 Homecrest, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015202552
👥 S:T ratio 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 153 Homecrest earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #91 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 82.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 153 Homecrest has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 153 Homecrest ranks #91 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #21 · New York
NCES ID 360015202552 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Ps 153 Homecrest grew from 486 students in 2022-23 to 535 in 2023-24 (+10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.1 → 42.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 360015202552 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 10.2:1 · 82.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students)
Ps 153 Homecrest grew from 486 students in 2022-23 to 535 in 2023-24 (+10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 50.1 → 42.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 153 Homecrest in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edward R Murro
Edward R Murrow High School
3,503 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High School
2,210 students
- John Dewey Hig
John Dewey High School
2,209 students
- Is 228 David a
Is 228 David a Boody
1,555 students
- Is 98 Bay Acad
Is 98 Bay Academy
1,435 students
- This school 509
Ps 153 Homecrest
509 students
What this shows Ps 153 Homecrest reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 153 Homecrest compares
Ps 153 Homecrest 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.3% | ▲ 46% | 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
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in New York - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.6%
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
White 39.5%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
Asian 24.6%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 39.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Ps 153 Homecrest is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 153 Homecrest Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward R Murrow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Dewey High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 228 David a Boody | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 98 Bay Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 153 Homecrest's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,209
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,435
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- 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 (~509 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 153 Homecrest
How many students attend Ps 153 Homecrest?
Ps 153 Homecrest has 509 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 535 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 153 Homecrest?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 153 Homecrest is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 35% 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 153 Homecrest?
82.3% of students at Ps 153 Homecrest are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 153 Homecrest?
The largest demographic group at Ps 153 Homecrest is White at 39.5% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 153 Homecrest?
Ps 153 Homecrest has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 153 Homecrest rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 153 Homecrest ranks #91 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 #21?
Besides Ps 153 Homecrest, New York City Geographic District #21 also operates Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students), Abraham Lincoln High School (2,210 students), and John Dewey High School (2,209 students). See the New York City Geographic District #21 district page for the complete list.