- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015102657
👥 S:T ratio 54
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (the) earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #120 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 82.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (the) ranks #120 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015102657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Ps 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (the) held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.2 → 60.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 360015102657 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
592 enr · 11.6:1 · 82.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students)
Ps 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (the) held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.2 → 60.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Hamilton
Fort Hamilton High School
4,044 students
- Franklin Delan
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
3,403 students
- New Utrecht Hi
New Utrecht High School
3,236 students
- Jhs 259 Willia
Jhs 259 William Mckinley
1,780 students
- Madeleine Bren 1,518
Madeleine Brennan School (the)
1,518 students
- This school 592
Ps 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (the)
592 students
What this shows Ps 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (the) reports 592 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (the) compares
Ps 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.1% | ▲ 46% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New York - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.2%
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
Hispanic or Latino 39.2%
White 34.6%
Asian 23.6%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Ps 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Utrecht High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Brennan School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,236
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,780
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~592 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (the)
How many students attend Ps 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (the)?
Ps 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (the) has 592 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (the) is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 26% 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 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (the)?
82.1% of students at Ps 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 39.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (the)?
Ps 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (the) rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (the) ranks #120 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 #20?
Besides Ps 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (the), New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students), Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students), and New Utrecht High School (3,236 students). See the New York City Geographic District #20 district page for the complete list.