- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield Gardens, NY
Ps 181 Brookfield
Federal NCES profile for Ps 181 Brookfield, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010102630
👥 S:T ratio 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 181 Brookfield earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Springfield Gardens · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 75.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 181 Brookfield has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 181 Brookfield ranks #1 of 6 schools in Springfield Gardens, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #29 · New York
NCES ID 360010102630 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Ps 181 Brookfield grew from 301 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 360010102630 · Springfield Gardens, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 10.6:1 · 75.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students)
Ps 181 Brookfield grew from 301 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 181 Brookfield in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 95 Eastwood
Ps 95 Eastwood
1,103 students
- Jean Nuzzi Int
Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School
894 students
- Is 238 Susan B
Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy
820 students
- Pathways Colle
Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School
818 students
- Ps/is 116 Will
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley
806 students
- This school 340
Ps 181 Brookfield
340 students
What this shows Ps 181 Brookfield reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 181 Brookfield compares
Ps 181 Brookfield 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.4% | ▲ 34% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New York - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.6%
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
African American 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Asian 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
Two or More 3.5%
White 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Ps 181 Brookfield is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 181 Brookfield Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 95 Eastwood | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 116 William C Hughley | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 181 Brookfield's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 181 Brookfield
How many students attend Ps 181 Brookfield?
Ps 181 Brookfield has 340 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield Gardens, NY. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 181 Brookfield?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 181 Brookfield is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 181 Brookfield?
75.4% of students at Ps 181 Brookfield are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 181 Brookfield?
The largest demographic group at Ps 181 Brookfield is African American at 62.9% of enrollment, in Springfield Gardens, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 181 Brookfield?
Ps 181 Brookfield has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 181 Brookfield rank among schools in Springfield Gardens?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 181 Brookfield ranks #1 of 6 schools in Springfield Gardens, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springfield Gardens on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #29?
Besides Ps 181 Brookfield, New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students), Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students), and Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy (820 students). See the New York City Geographic District #29 district page for the complete list.