- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360009502649
👥 S:T ratio 51
📋 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 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #77 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 26
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) held near 897 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.6 → 71.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 360009502649 · Brooklyn, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
887 enr · 12.2:1 · 90.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara Barton High School (1,325 students)
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) held near 897 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.6 → 71.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clara Barton H
Clara Barton High School
1,325 students
- Medgar Evers C
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
1,267 students
- This school
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the)
887 students
- Ps 249 Caton (
Ps 249 Caton (the)
663 students
- Ps 316 Elijah
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud
644 students
- Norma Adams Cl
Norma Adams Clemons Academy
588 students
What this shows Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) reports 887 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) compares
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 1,267
- 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
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 (~887 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 903 (2022-23) → 897 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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 26/100 (lower 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 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.
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.