Enrollment
1,037
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 176 Ovington
Federal NCES profile for Ps 176 Ovington, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015102618
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 176 Ovington earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools.
- #19 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 81.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 176 Ovington has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 176 Ovington ranks #19 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015102618 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 176 Ovington compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 176 Ovington
Ps 176 Ovington is a high-poverty, large elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 1,037 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.3:1 is larger than about 88% of New York schools and 30% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,037 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 365 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #23, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 54/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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 176 Ovington.
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 176 Ovington compares
Ps 176 Ovington 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.5% | ▲ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,037 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,037
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
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 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
White 12.0%
African American 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Ps 176 Ovington is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 176 Ovington 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Utrecht High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Brennan School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 176 Ovington'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 elementary 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 (~1,037 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 176 Ovington
How many students attend Ps 176 Ovington?
Ps 176 Ovington has 1,037 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 176 Ovington?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 176 Ovington is 15.3:1, which is 30% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 176 Ovington?
81.5% of students at Ps 176 Ovington are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 176 Ovington?
The largest demographic group at Ps 176 Ovington is Asian at 62.4% 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 176 Ovington?
Ps 176 Ovington 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 176 Ovington rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 176 Ovington ranks #19 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.
Is Ps 176 Ovington a good school?
Ps 176 Ovington earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. 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 176 Ovington, 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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