- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 163 Bath Beach
Federal NCES profile for Ps 163 Bath Beach, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015102585
👥 S:T ratio 49
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 163 Bath Beach earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #42 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 163 Bath Beach has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 163 Bath Beach ranks #42 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015102585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Ps 163 Bath Beach held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 55.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 360015102585 · Brooklyn, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 12.7:1 · 75.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students)
Ps 163 Bath Beach held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 55.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 163 Bath Beach 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 621
Ps 163 Bath Beach
621 students
What this shows Ps 163 Bath Beach reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 163 Bath Beach compares
Ps 163 Bath Beach 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 34% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 68% in New York - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.3%
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
Hispanic or Latino 39.1%
Asian 34.5%
White 24.2%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Ps 163 Bath Beach is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 163 Bath Beach Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Utrecht High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Brennan School (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 163 Bath Beach'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 (~621 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 163 Bath Beach
How many students attend Ps 163 Bath Beach?
Ps 163 Bath Beach has 621 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 163 Bath Beach?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 163 Bath Beach is 12.7:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 163 Bath Beach?
75.5% of students at Ps 163 Bath Beach are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 163 Bath Beach?
The largest demographic group at Ps 163 Bath Beach is Hispanic or Latino at 39.1% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 163 Bath Beach?
Ps 163 Bath Beach has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 163 Bath Beach rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 163 Bath Beach ranks #42 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 163 Bath Beach, 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.