Enrollment
887
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360009502649
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #77 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 90.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) ranks #77 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009502649 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the)
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) is a high-poverty, large elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 887 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 90.8% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 887 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 363 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #187.
Its student body is led by African American (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Clara Barton High School (1,325 students) and Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students) alongside Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the).
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 189 Bilingual Center (the) compares
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.8% | ▲ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 887 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
887
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in New York - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.2%
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 65.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
White 3.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Medgar Evers College Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 249 Caton (the) | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 316 Elijah Stroud | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norma Adams Clemons Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~887 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the)
How many students attend Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the)?
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) has 887 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the)?
90.8% of students at Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) is African American at 65.7% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the)?
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 189 Bilingual Center (the) rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) ranks #77 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 189 Bilingual Center (the) a good school?
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 #17?
Besides Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the), New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Clara Barton High School (1,325 students), Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students), and Ps 249 Caton (the) (663 students). See the New York City Geographic District #17 district page for the complete list.
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