Enrollment
577
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015102638
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools.
- #48 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 33
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock
Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock is a mid-sized elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 577 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16:1 is larger than about 91% of New York schools and 36% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 577 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 789 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #471.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students) and Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students) alongside Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock.
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 185 Walter Kassenbrock compares
Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~577 students)
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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.
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 33/100 (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 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.
Is Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock a good school?
Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. 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 #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.
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