- Enrollment
- 3,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015202645
👥 S:T ratio 68
📋 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools.
- #63 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 34
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Ps 188 Michael E Berdy held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 360015202645 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 7.9:1 · 91.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students)
Ps 188 Michael E Berdy held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 188 Michael E Berdy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edward R Murro
Edward R Murrow High School
3,503 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High School
2,210 students
- John Dewey Hig
John Dewey High School
2,209 students
- Is 228 David a
Is 228 David a Boody
1,555 students
- Is 98 Bay Acad
Is 98 Bay Academy
1,435 students
- This school 236
Ps 188 Michael E Berdy
236 students
What this shows Ps 188 Michael E Berdy reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 188 Michael E Berdy compares
Ps 188 Michael E Berdy 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~236 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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 34/100 (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 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.
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.