Enrollment
621
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015102585
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 34/100 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
- 34
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 163 Bath Beach compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 163 Bath Beach
Ps 163 Bath Beach is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 621 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.7:1 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 75.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 621 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 785 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #147.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and Asian (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 163 Bath Beach.
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 163 Bath Beach compares
Ps 163 Bath Beach 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 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 (~621 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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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.
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 34/100 (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 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.
Is Ps 163 Bath Beach a good school?
Ps 163 Bath Beach earns 34/100 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. 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 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.
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