- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 190 Sheffield
Federal NCES profile for Ps 190 Sheffield, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012002651
👥 S:T ratio 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 190 Sheffield earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #224 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 93.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 190 Sheffield has class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 190 Sheffield ranks #224 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #19 · New York
NCES ID 360012002651 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Ps 190 Sheffield shrank from 125 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (-15.2%).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 9.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 360012002651 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
104 enr · 14.9:1 · 93.6% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students)
Ps 190 Sheffield shrank from 125 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (-15.2%). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 9.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 190 Sheffield in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Transit Tech C
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School
795 students
- Ps 214 Michael
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam
728 students
- Ps 159 Isaac P
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin
661 students
- Ps 108 Sal Abb
Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento
649 students
- East New York
East New York Family Academy
610 students
- This school 104
Ps 190 Sheffield
104 students
What this shows Ps 190 Sheffield reports 104 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 190 Sheffield compares
Ps 190 Sheffield is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.6% | ▲ 67% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 104 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
104
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in New York - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
91.3%
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 64.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
White 12.5%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Ps 190 Sheffield is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 190 Sheffield Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 214 Michael Friedsam | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East New York Family Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 190 Sheffield's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~104 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 190 Sheffield
How many students attend Ps 190 Sheffield?
Ps 190 Sheffield has 104 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 125 (2022-23) → 106 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 190 Sheffield?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 190 Sheffield is 14.9:1, which is 26% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 190 Sheffield?
93.6% of students at Ps 190 Sheffield are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 190 Sheffield?
The largest demographic group at Ps 190 Sheffield is African American at 64.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 190 Sheffield?
Ps 190 Sheffield has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 190 Sheffield rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 190 Sheffield ranks #224 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 #19?
Besides Ps 190 Sheffield, New York City Geographic District #19 also operates Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students), Ps 214 Michael Friedsam (728 students), and Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin (661 students). See the New York City Geographic District #19 district page for the complete list.