- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015102618
👥 S:T ratio 39
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 176 Ovington earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools.
- #19 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 44
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Ps 176 Ovington held near 1,110 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 68.8 → 74.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 360015102618 · Brooklyn, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,037 enr · 15.3:1 · 81.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students)
Ps 176 Ovington held near 1,110 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 68.8 → 74.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 176 Ovington in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Hamilton
Fort Hamilton High School
4,044 students
- Franklin Delan
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
3,403 students
- New Utrecht Hi
New Utrecht High School
3,236 students
- Jhs 259 Willia
Jhs 259 William Mckinley
1,780 students
- Madeleine Bren 1,518
Madeleine Brennan School (the)
1,518 students
- This school 1,037
Ps 176 Ovington
1,037 students
What this shows Ps 176 Ovington reports 1,037 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 176 Ovington compares
Ps 176 Ovington 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~1,037 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,111 (2022-23) → 1,110 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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 44/100 (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 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.
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.