- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 186 Dr Irving a Gladstone
Federal NCES profile for Ps 186 Dr Irving a Gladstone, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015102641
👥 S:T ratio 48
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 186 Dr Irving a Gladstone earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #32 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- large classes for New York
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 186 Dr Irving a Gladstone has class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 186 Dr Irving a Gladstone ranks #32 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015102641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Ps 186 Dr Irving a Gladstone held near 990 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 75.8 → 72.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 360015102641 · Brooklyn, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
973 enr · 13:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students)
Ps 186 Dr Irving a Gladstone held near 990 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 75.8 → 72.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 186 Dr Irving a Gladstone 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 973
Ps 186 Dr Irving a Gladstone
973 students
What this shows Ps 186 Dr Irving a Gladstone reports 973 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 186 Dr Irving a Gladstone compares
Ps 186 Dr Irving a Gladstone 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 33% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 973 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
973
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in New York - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.1%
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
Hispanic or Latino 35.6%
Asian 31.6%
White 30.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Ps 186 Dr Irving a Gladstone is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 186 Dr Irving a Gladstone Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Utrecht High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Brennan School (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 186 Dr Irving a Gladstone'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 (~973 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 186 Dr Irving a Gladstone
How many students attend Ps 186 Dr Irving a Gladstone?
Ps 186 Dr Irving a Gladstone has 973 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 999 (2022-23) → 990 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 186 Dr Irving a Gladstone?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 186 Dr Irving a Gladstone is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 186 Dr Irving a Gladstone?
75.0% of students at Ps 186 Dr Irving a Gladstone are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 186 Dr Irving a Gladstone?
The largest demographic group at Ps 186 Dr Irving a Gladstone is Hispanic or Latino at 35.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 186 Dr Irving a Gladstone?
Ps 186 Dr Irving a Gladstone has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 186 Dr Irving a Gladstone rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 186 Dr Irving a Gladstone ranks #32 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 186 Dr Irving a Gladstone, 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.