- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 165 Ida Posner
Federal NCES profile for Ps 165 Ida Posner, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012102590
👥 S:T ratio 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 165 Ida Posner earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools.
- #202 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 89.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 165 Ida Posner has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 165 Ida Posner ranks #202 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #23 · New York
NCES ID 360012102590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Ps 165 Ida Posner held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.1 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 360012102590 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
213 enr · 14.2:1 · 89.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii (662 students)
Ps 165 Ida Posner held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.1 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 165 Ida Posner in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eagle Academy
Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii
662 students
- Brooklyn Colle
Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School
512 students
- Ps 156 Waverly
Ps 156 Waverly
421 students
- Ps 184 Newport
Ps 184 Newport
395 students
- Brooklyn Landm
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School
378 students
- This school 213
Ps 165 Ida Posner
213 students
What this shows Ps 165 Ida Posner reports 213 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 165 Ida Posner compares
Ps 165 Ida Posner 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.6% | ▲ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
81.7%
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 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
White 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Ps 165 Ida Posner is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 165 Ida Posner Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 156 Waverly | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 184 Newport | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 165 Ida Posner's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~213 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 165 Ida Posner
How many students attend Ps 165 Ida Posner?
Ps 165 Ida Posner has 213 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 193 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 165 Ida Posner?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 165 Ida Posner is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 165 Ida Posner?
89.6% of students at Ps 165 Ida Posner are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 165 Ida Posner?
The largest demographic group at Ps 165 Ida Posner is African American at 81.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 165 Ida Posner?
Ps 165 Ida Posner has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 165 Ida Posner rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 165 Ida Posner ranks #202 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 #23?
Besides Ps 165 Ida Posner, New York City Geographic District #23 also operates Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii (662 students), Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School (512 students), and Ps 156 Waverly (421 students). See the New York City Geographic District #23 district page for the complete list.