- Enrollment
- 3,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 177 Marlboro (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 177 Marlboro (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015202619
👥 S:T ratio 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 177 Marlboro (the) earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #236 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 79.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 177 Marlboro (the) has class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 177 Marlboro (the) ranks #236 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #21 · New York
NCES ID 360015202619 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Ps 177 Marlboro (the) held near 896 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.2 → 55.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 360015202619 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
883 enr · 15.5:1 · 79.6% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students)
Ps 177 Marlboro (the) held near 896 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.2 → 55.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 177 Marlboro (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edward R Murro
Edward R Murrow High School
3,503 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High School
2,210 students
- John Dewey Hig
John Dewey High School
2,209 students
- Is 228 David a
Is 228 David a Boody
1,555 students
- Is 98 Bay Acad
Is 98 Bay Academy
1,435 students
- This school 883
Ps 177 Marlboro (the)
883 students
What this shows Ps 177 Marlboro (the) reports 883 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 177 Marlboro (the) compares
Ps 177 Marlboro (the) 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.6% | ▲ 42% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 883 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
883
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in New York - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.6%
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
White 39.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
Asian 28.4%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Ps 177 Marlboro (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 177 Marlboro (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward R Murrow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Dewey High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 228 David a Boody | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 98 Bay Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 177 Marlboro (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,209
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,435
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~883 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 177 Marlboro (the)
How many students attend Ps 177 Marlboro (the)?
Ps 177 Marlboro (the) has 883 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 869 (2022-23) → 896 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 177 Marlboro (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 177 Marlboro (the) is 15.5:1, which is 31% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 177 Marlboro (the)?
79.6% of students at Ps 177 Marlboro (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 177 Marlboro (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 177 Marlboro (the) is White at 39.1% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 177 Marlboro (the)?
Ps 177 Marlboro (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 177 Marlboro (the) rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 177 Marlboro (the) ranks #236 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 #21?
Besides Ps 177 Marlboro (the), New York City Geographic District #21 also operates Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students), Abraham Lincoln High School (2,210 students), and John Dewey High School (2,209 students). See the New York City Geographic District #21 district page for the complete list.