- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock
Federal NCES profile for Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015102638
👥 S:T ratio 36
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools.
- #48 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for New York
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock has class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock ranks #48 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015102638 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 360015102638 · Brooklyn, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
577 enr · 16:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students)
Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Hamilton
Fort Hamilton High School
4,044 students
- Franklin Delan
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
3,403 students
- New Utrecht Hi
New Utrecht High School
3,236 students
- Jhs 259 Willia
Jhs 259 William Mckinley
1,780 students
- Madeleine Bren 1,518
Madeleine Brennan School (the)
1,518 students
- This school 577
Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock
577 students
What this shows Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock reports 577 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock compares
Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 24% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 91% in New York - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.5%
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
White 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Asian 11.8%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Utrecht High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Brennan School (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,236
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,780
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~577 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock
How many students attend Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock?
Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock has 577 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock is 16:1, which is 36% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock?
42.5% of students at Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock?
The largest demographic group at Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock?
Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 185 Walter Kassenbrock rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock ranks #48 of 95 elementary 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 elementary schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #20?
Besides Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock, New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students), Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students), and New Utrecht High School (3,236 students). See the New York City Geographic District #20 district page for the complete list.