- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin
Federal NCES profile for Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012002572
👥 S:T ratio 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools.
- #245 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 87.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin has class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin ranks #245 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #19 · New York
NCES ID 360012002572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin held near 611 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 360012002572 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
661 enr · 16.1:1 · 87.2% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students)
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin held near 611 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin 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
- This school
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
- Ps 7 Abraham L
Ps 7 Abraham Lincoln
589 students
What this shows Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin reports 661 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin compares
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.2% | ▲ 55% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 92% in New York - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.4%
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
Asian 57.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
African American 16.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Two or More 0.6%
White 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 214 Michael Friedsam | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East New York Family Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 7 Abraham Lincoln | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin'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
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~661 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin
How many students attend Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin?
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin has 661 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 611 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin is 16.1:1, which is 36% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin?
87.2% of students at Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin?
The largest demographic group at Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin is Asian at 57.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin?
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 159 Isaac Pitkin rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin ranks #245 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 159 Isaac Pitkin, 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 108 Sal Abbracciamento (649 students). See the New York City Geographic District #19 district page for the complete list.