- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 161 Crown (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 161 Crown (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009502576
👥 S:T ratio 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 161 Crown (the) earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools.
- #224 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 92.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 161 Crown (the) has class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 161 Crown (the) ranks #224 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009502576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Ps 161 Crown (the) grew from 291 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 360009502576 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 15.1:1 · 92.1% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara Barton High School (1,325 students)
Ps 161 Crown (the) grew from 291 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 161 Crown (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clara Barton H
Clara Barton High School
1,325 students
- Medgar Evers C
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
1,267 students
- Ps 189 Bilingu
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the)
887 students
- Ps 249 Caton (
Ps 249 Caton (the)
663 students
- Ps 316 Elijah
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud
644 students
- This school 271
Ps 161 Crown (the)
271 students
What this shows Ps 161 Crown (the) reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 161 Crown (the) compares
Ps 161 Crown (the) 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.1% | ▲ 64% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 87% in New York - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.4%
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
African American 69.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.2%
White 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Ps 161 Crown (the) is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 161 Crown (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Medgar Evers College Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 249 Caton (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 316 Elijah Stroud | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 161 Crown (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- 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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 161 Crown (the)
How many students attend Ps 161 Crown (the)?
Ps 161 Crown (the) has 271 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 161 Crown (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 161 Crown (the) is 15.1:1, which is 28% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 161 Crown (the)?
92.1% of students at Ps 161 Crown (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 161 Crown (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 161 Crown (the) is African American at 69.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 161 Crown (the)?
Ps 161 Crown (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 161 Crown (the) rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 161 Crown (the) ranks #224 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 #17?
Besides Ps 161 Crown (the), New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Clara Barton High School (1,325 students), Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students), and Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) (887 students). See the New York City Geographic District #17 district page for the complete list.