- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 156 Waverly
Federal NCES profile for Ps 156 Waverly, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012102564
👥 S:T ratio 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 156 Waverly earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools.
- #202 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- large classes for New York
- 90.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 156 Waverly has class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 156 Waverly ranks #202 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #23 · New York
NCES ID 360012102564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Ps 156 Waverly held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 360012102564 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 14:1 · 90.1% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii (662 students)
Ps 156 Waverly held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 156 Waverly 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
- This school
Ps 156 Waverly
421 students
- Ps 184 Newport
Ps 184 Newport
395 students
- Brooklyn Landm
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School
378 students
- Ps 298 Dr Bett
Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz
339 students
What this shows Ps 156 Waverly reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 156 Waverly compares
Ps 156 Waverly 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.1% | ▲ 60% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 80% in New York - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
77.2%
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 65.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
White 1.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Ps 156 Waverly is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 156 Waverly Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 184 Newport | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 156 Waverly'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
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 156 Waverly
How many students attend Ps 156 Waverly?
Ps 156 Waverly has 421 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 156 Waverly?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 156 Waverly is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 156 Waverly?
90.1% of students at Ps 156 Waverly are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 156 Waverly?
The largest demographic group at Ps 156 Waverly is African American at 65.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 156 Waverly?
Ps 156 Waverly has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 156 Waverly rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 156 Waverly ranks #202 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 156 Waverly, 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 184 Newport (395 students). See the New York City Geographic District #23 district page for the complete list.