- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 169 Sunset Park
Federal NCES profile for Ps 169 Sunset Park, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360009202602
👥 S:T ratio 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 169 Sunset Park earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools.
- #53 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 89.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 169 Sunset Park has class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 169 Sunset Park ranks #53 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #15 · New York
NCES ID 360009202602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-100 students YoY
Ps 169 Sunset Park shrank from 934 students in 2022-23 to 834 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 93.7 → 80.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-100 students YoY 360009202602 · Brooklyn, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
755 enr · 8.1:1 · 89.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunset Park High School (1,348 students)
Ps 169 Sunset Park shrank from 934 students in 2022-23 to 834 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE lost 93.7 → 80.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 169 Sunset Park in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunset Park Hi
Sunset Park High School
1,348 students
- Ps 321 William
Ps 321 William Penn
1,305 students
- Ms 51 William
Ms 51 William Alexander
1,038 students
- Ps 230 Doris L
Ps 230 Doris L Cohen
925 students
- Ps 130 Parksid
Ps 130 Parkside (the)
891 students
- This school
Ps 169 Sunset Park
755 students
What this shows Ps 169 Sunset Park reports 755 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 169 Sunset Park compares
Ps 169 Sunset Park is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.4% | ▲ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 755 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
755
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.4%
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
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in New York - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.6%
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 58.8%
Hispanic or Latino 37.1%
White 3.0%
African American 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Ps 169 Sunset Park is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 169 Sunset Park Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 321 William Penn | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 51 William Alexander | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 230 Doris L Cohen | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 130 Parkside (the) | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 169 Sunset Park's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~755 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 169 Sunset Park
How many students attend Ps 169 Sunset Park?
Ps 169 Sunset Park has 755 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 934 (2022-23) → 834 (2023-24), down 100.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 169 Sunset Park?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 169 Sunset Park is 8.1:1, which is 31% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 48% 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 169 Sunset Park?
89.4% of students at Ps 169 Sunset Park are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 169 Sunset Park?
The largest demographic group at Ps 169 Sunset Park is Asian at 58.8% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 169 Sunset Park?
Ps 169 Sunset Park has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 169 Sunset Park rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 169 Sunset Park ranks #53 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 #15?
Besides Ps 169 Sunset Park, New York City Geographic District #15 also operates Sunset Park High School (1,348 students), Ps 321 William Penn (1,305 students), and Ms 51 William Alexander (1,038 students). See the New York City Geographic District #15 district page for the complete list.