- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 181
Federal NCES profile for Ps 181, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009502631
👥 S:T ratio 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 181 earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #163 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 79.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 181 has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 181 ranks #163 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009502631 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Ps 181 held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 49.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 360009502631 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 12.3:1 · 79.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara Barton High School (1,325 students)
Ps 181 held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 49.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 181 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clara Barton H
Clara Barton High School
1,325 students
- Medgar Evers C
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
1,267 students
- Ps 189 Bilingu
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the)
887 students
- Ps 249 Caton (
Ps 249 Caton (the)
663 students
- Ps 316 Elijah
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud
644 students
- This school
Ps 181
568 students
What this shows Ps 181 reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 181 compares
Ps 181 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.2% | ▲ 41% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.4%
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 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
White 2.5%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Ps 181 is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 181 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Medgar Evers College Preparatory School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 249 Caton (the) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 316 Elijah Stroud | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 181's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 181
How many students attend Ps 181?
Ps 181 has 568 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 181?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 181 is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 181?
79.2% of students at Ps 181 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 181?
The largest demographic group at Ps 181 is African American at 76.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 181?
Ps 181 has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 181 ranks #163 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 #17?
Besides Ps 181, New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Clara Barton High School (1,325 students), Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students), and Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) (887 students). See the New York City Geographic District #17 district page for the complete list.