Enrollment
149
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360011902096
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 35/100 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
- 35
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 18 Edward Bush compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 18 Edward Bush
Ps 18 Edward Bush is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 149 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6:1, Ps 18 Edward Bush is leaner than roughly 97% of New York schools and 49% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of New York schools, with 149 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 172 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #76.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (14%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 94.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #14 also operates Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students) and Brooklyn Latin School (the) (772 students) alongside Ps 18 Edward Bush.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ps 18 Edward Bush compares
Ps 18 Edward Bush on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~149 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6:1)
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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.
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 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Ps 18 Edward Bush a good school?
Ps 18 Edward Bush earns 35/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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