- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 178 Saint Clair Mckelway
Federal NCES profile for Ps 178 Saint Clair Mckelway, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012102623
👥 S:T ratio 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 178 Saint Clair Mckelway earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools.
- #252 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 90.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 178 Saint Clair Mckelway has class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 178 Saint Clair Mckelway ranks #252 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #23 · New York
NCES ID 360012102623 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Ps 178 Saint Clair Mckelway grew from 280 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 360012102623 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 16.5:1 · 90.4% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii (662 students)
Ps 178 Saint Clair Mckelway grew from 280 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 178 Saint Clair Mckelway in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eagle Academy
Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii
662 students
- Brooklyn Colle
Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School
512 students
- Ps 156 Waverly
Ps 156 Waverly
421 students
- Ps 184 Newport
Ps 184 Newport
395 students
- Brooklyn Landm
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School
378 students
- This school
Ps 178 Saint Clair Mckelway
313 students
What this shows Ps 178 Saint Clair Mckelway reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 178 Saint Clair Mckelway compares
Ps 178 Saint Clair Mckelway is a growing 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 40% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.4% | ▲ 61% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 93% in New York - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
64.2%
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
African American 59.7%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
White 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Ps 178 Saint Clair Mckelway is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 178 Saint Clair Mckelway Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 156 Waverly | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 184 Newport | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 178 Saint Clair Mckelway's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 178 Saint Clair Mckelway
How many students attend Ps 178 Saint Clair Mckelway?
Ps 178 Saint Clair Mckelway has 313 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 178 Saint Clair Mckelway?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 178 Saint Clair Mckelway is 16.5:1, which is 40% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 178 Saint Clair Mckelway?
90.4% of students at Ps 178 Saint Clair Mckelway are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 178 Saint Clair Mckelway?
The largest demographic group at Ps 178 Saint Clair Mckelway is African American at 59.7% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 178 Saint Clair Mckelway?
Ps 178 Saint Clair Mckelway has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 178 Saint Clair Mckelway rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 178 Saint Clair Mckelway ranks #252 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 #23?
Besides Ps 178 Saint Clair Mckelway, New York City Geographic District #23 also operates Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii (662 students), Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School (512 students), and Ps 156 Waverly (421 students). See the New York City Geographic District #23 district page for the complete list.