Enrollment
491
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015102587
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #28 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 39
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 164 Caesar Rodney compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 164 Caesar Rodney
Ps 164 Caesar Rodney is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 491 students.
At 10.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 491 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 965 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #76, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% 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 164 Caesar Rodney.
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 164 Caesar Rodney compares
Ps 164 Caesar Rodney 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 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 other 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 (~491 students)
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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.
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 39/100 (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 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.
Is Ps 164 Caesar Rodney a good school?
Ps 164 Caesar Rodney earns 39/100 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 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.
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