- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence
Federal NCES profile for Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009202607
👥 S:T ratio 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of New York schools.
- #76 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 78.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence has class sizes smaller than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence ranks #76 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #15 · New York
NCES ID 360009202607 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 360009202607 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 8.8:1 · 78.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunset Park High School (1,348 students)
Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence 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 380
Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence
380 students
What this shows Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence compares
Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 39% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 16% in New York - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.1%
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
Hispanic or Latino 64.5%
White 18.7%
Asian 8.2%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 130 Parkside (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence'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 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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence
How many students attend Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence?
Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence has 380 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence is 8.8:1, which is 25% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 44% 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 172 Beacon School of Excellence?
78.0% of students at Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence?
The largest demographic group at Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence is Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence?
Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 172 Beacon School of Excellence rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence ranks #76 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 #15?
Besides Ps 172 Beacon School of Excellence, 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.