- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 18 Edward Bush
Federal NCES profile for Ps 18 Edward Bush, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360011902096
👥 S:T ratio 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 18 Edward Bush earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #46 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6:1
- small classes for New York
- 77.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 18 Edward Bush has class sizes smaller than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 18 Edward Bush ranks #46 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #14 · New York
NCES ID 360011902096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Ps 18 Edward Bush held near 165 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 360011902096 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
149 enr · 6:1 · 77.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students)
Ps 18 Edward Bush held near 165 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 18 Edward Bush in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 318 Eugenio
Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos
1,028 students
- Brooklyn Latin
Brooklyn Latin School (the)
772 students
- Williamsburg P
Williamsburg Preparatory School
667 students
- Ps 31 Samuel F
Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont
644 students
- Ps 84 Jose De
Ps 84 Jose De Diego
636 students
- This school 149
Ps 18 Edward Bush
149 students
What this shows Ps 18 Edward Bush reports 149 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 18 Edward Bush compares
Ps 18 Edward Bush 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 | 6:1 | ▼ 49% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.6% | ▲ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
149
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
6:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 3% in New York - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
94.0%
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
Hispanic or Latino 67.8%
White 14.1%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Ps 18 Edward Bush is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 18 Edward Bush Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Latin School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 84 Jose De Diego | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 18 Edward Bush's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~149 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 18 Edward Bush
How many students attend Ps 18 Edward Bush?
Ps 18 Edward Bush has 149 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 170 (2022-23) → 165 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 18 Edward Bush?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 18 Edward Bush is 6:1, which is 49% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 62% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 18 Edward Bush?
77.6% of students at Ps 18 Edward Bush are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 18 Edward Bush?
The largest demographic group at Ps 18 Edward Bush is Hispanic or Latino at 67.8% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 18 Edward Bush?
Ps 18 Edward Bush has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 18 Edward Bush rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 18 Edward Bush ranks #46 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 #14?
Besides Ps 18 Edward Bush, New York City Geographic District #14 also operates Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students), Brooklyn Latin School (the) (772 students), and Williamsburg Preparatory School (667 students). See the New York City Geographic District #14 district page for the complete list.