- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 164 Caesar Rodney
Federal NCES profile for Ps 164 Caesar Rodney, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015102587
👥 S:T ratio 56
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 164 Caesar Rodney earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #28 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 83.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 164 Caesar Rodney has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 164 Caesar Rodney ranks #28 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015102587 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Ps 164 Caesar Rodney held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 45.1 → 44.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 360015102587 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 10.9:1 · 83.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students)
Ps 164 Caesar Rodney held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 45.1 → 44.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 164 Caesar Rodney 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 491
Ps 164 Caesar Rodney
491 students
What this shows Ps 164 Caesar Rodney reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 164 Caesar Rodney compares
Ps 164 Caesar Rodney 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.5% | ▲ 49% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in New York - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.1%
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
Asian 44.0%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
White 14.1%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Ps 164 Caesar Rodney is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 164 Caesar Rodney 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 | Similar 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 164 Caesar Rodney'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 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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 164 Caesar Rodney
How many students attend Ps 164 Caesar Rodney?
Ps 164 Caesar Rodney has 491 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 164 Caesar Rodney?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 164 Caesar Rodney is 10.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 164 Caesar Rodney?
83.5% of students at Ps 164 Caesar Rodney are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 164 Caesar Rodney?
The largest demographic group at Ps 164 Caesar Rodney is Asian at 44.0% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 164 Caesar Rodney?
Ps 164 Caesar Rodney has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 164 Caesar Rodney rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 164 Caesar Rodney ranks #28 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 #20?
Besides Ps 164 Caesar Rodney, 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.