Enrollment
965
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015102575
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #5 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 160 William T Sampson compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 160 William T Sampson
Ps 160 William T Sampson is a high-poverty, large elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 965 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 86.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 91% of state schools at 965 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 380 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Asian (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students) and Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students) alongside Ps 160 William T Sampson.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ps 160 William T Sampson compares
Ps 160 William T Sampson on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~965 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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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.
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 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Ps 160 William T Sampson a good school?
Ps 160 William T Sampson earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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