Enrollment
236
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 188 Michael E Berdy
Federal NCES profile for Ps 188 Michael E Berdy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015202645
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 188 Michael E Berdy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools.
- #63 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 91.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 188 Michael E Berdy has class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 188 Michael E Berdy ranks #63 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #21 · New York
NCES ID 360015202645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 188 Michael E Berdy compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 188 Michael E Berdy
Ps 188 Michael E Berdy is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 236 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.9:1, Ps 188 Michael E Berdy is leaner than roughly 90% of New York schools and 33% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 91.8% of students qualify for free meals, 63% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 236 puts it in the smaller 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 464 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #155.
Its student body is led by African American (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 97.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #21 also operates Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students) and Abraham Lincoln High School (2,210 students) alongside Ps 188 Michael E Berdy.
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 188 Michael E Berdy compares
Ps 188 Michael E Berdy 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 | 7.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.8% | ▲ 63% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in New York - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
97.9%
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 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.6%
White 8.9%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Ps 188 Michael E Berdy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 188 Michael E Berdy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward R Murrow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Dewey High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 228 David a Boody | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 98 Bay Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 188 Michael E Berdy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,209
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,435
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~236 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 188 Michael E Berdy
How many students attend Ps 188 Michael E Berdy?
Ps 188 Michael E Berdy has 236 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 188 Michael E Berdy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 188 Michael E Berdy is 7.9:1, which is 33% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 50% 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 188 Michael E Berdy?
91.8% of students at Ps 188 Michael E Berdy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 188 Michael E Berdy?
The largest demographic group at Ps 188 Michael E Berdy is African American at 52.1% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 188 Michael E Berdy?
Ps 188 Michael E Berdy 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 188 Michael E Berdy rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 188 Michael E Berdy ranks #63 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.
Is Ps 188 Michael E Berdy a good school?
Ps 188 Michael E Berdy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% 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 #21?
Besides Ps 188 Michael E Berdy, New York City Geographic District #21 also operates Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students), Abraham Lincoln High School (2,210 students), and John Dewey High School (2,209 students). See the New York City Geographic District #21 district page for the complete list.
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