- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 160 William T Sampson
Federal NCES profile for Ps 160 William T Sampson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015102575
👥 S:T ratio 52
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 160 William T Sampson earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #5 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 86.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 160 William T Sampson has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 160 William T Sampson ranks #5 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015102575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Ps 160 William T Sampson held near 943 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 80.6 → 77.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 360015102575 · Brooklyn, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
965 enr · 12.1:1 · 86.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students)
Ps 160 William T Sampson held near 943 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 80.6 → 77.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 160 William T Sampson in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Hamilton
Fort Hamilton High School
4,044 students
- Franklin Delan
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
3,403 students
- New Utrecht Hi
New Utrecht High School
3,236 students
- Jhs 259 Willia
Jhs 259 William Mckinley
1,780 students
- Madeleine Bren 1,518
Madeleine Brennan School (the)
1,518 students
- This school 965
Ps 160 William T Sampson
965 students
What this shows Ps 160 William T Sampson reports 965 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 160 William T Sampson compares
Ps 160 William T Sampson 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.6% | ▲ 54% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 965 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
965
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New York - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Student demographics
Asian 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
White 3.4%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Ps 160 William T Sampson is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 160 William T Sampson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Utrecht High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Brennan School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 160 William T Sampson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,236
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,780
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~965 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 160 William T Sampson
How many students attend Ps 160 William T Sampson?
Ps 160 William T Sampson has 965 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 941 (2022-23) → 943 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 160 William T Sampson?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 160 William T Sampson is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 160 William T Sampson?
86.6% of students at Ps 160 William T Sampson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 160 William T Sampson?
The largest demographic group at Ps 160 William T Sampson is Asian at 85.5% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 160 William T Sampson?
Ps 160 William T Sampson has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 160 William T Sampson rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 160 William T Sampson ranks #5 of 95 elementary 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 elementary schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #20?
Besides Ps 160 William T Sampson, New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students), Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students), and New Utrecht High School (3,236 students). See the New York City Geographic District #20 district page for the complete list.