Enrollment
340
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 181 Brookfield compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 181 Brookfield
Ps 181 Brookfield is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Springfield Gardens, New York, enrolling 340 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 340 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 695 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #324.
Its student body is led by African American (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students) and Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students) alongside Ps 181 Brookfield.
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 181 Brookfield compares
Ps 181 Brookfield 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
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 (~340 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Ps 181 Brookfield a good school?
Ps 181 Brookfield earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 #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.
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