- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 179 Kensington
Federal NCES profile for Ps 179 Kensington, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015102625
👥 S:T ratio 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 179 Kensington earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools.
- #176 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 84.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 179 Kensington has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 179 Kensington ranks #176 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015102625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Ps 179 Kensington held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.2 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 360015102625 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
660 enr · 13.2:1 · 84.7% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students)
Ps 179 Kensington held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.2 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 179 Kensington 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 660
Ps 179 Kensington
660 students
What this shows Ps 179 Kensington reports 660 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 179 Kensington compares
Ps 179 Kensington 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.7% | ▲ 51% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 660 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
660
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.7%
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 65.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
White 11.8%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Ps 179 Kensington is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 179 Kensington 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Brennan School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 179 Kensington'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 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 (~660 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 179 Kensington
How many students attend Ps 179 Kensington?
Ps 179 Kensington has 660 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 668 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 179 Kensington?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 179 Kensington is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 179 Kensington?
84.7% of students at Ps 179 Kensington are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 179 Kensington?
The largest demographic group at Ps 179 Kensington is Asian at 65.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 179 Kensington?
Ps 179 Kensington has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 179 Kensington rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 179 Kensington ranks #176 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 #20?
Besides Ps 179 Kensington, 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.