Enrollment
385
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 195 Manhattan Beach
Federal NCES profile for Ps 195 Manhattan Beach, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015302665
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 195 Manhattan Beach earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools.
- #52 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 195 Manhattan Beach has class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 195 Manhattan Beach ranks #52 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #22 · New York
NCES ID 360015302665 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 195 Manhattan Beach compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 195 Manhattan Beach
Ps 195 Manhattan Beach is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 385 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 385 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 870 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #566.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #22 also operates James Madison High School (3,983 students) and Midwood High School (3,657 students) alongside Ps 195 Manhattan Beach.
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 195 Manhattan Beach compares
Ps 195 Manhattan Beach 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 85% in New York - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
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
White 88.8%
Asian 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, Ps 195 Manhattan Beach is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 195 Manhattan Beach Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 195 Manhattan Beach's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 3,657
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,508
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar other 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 (~385 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 195 Manhattan Beach
How many students attend Ps 195 Manhattan Beach?
Ps 195 Manhattan Beach has 385 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 195 Manhattan Beach?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 195 Manhattan Beach is 14.8:1, which is 25% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 195 Manhattan Beach?
35.1% of students at Ps 195 Manhattan Beach are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 195 Manhattan Beach?
The largest demographic group at Ps 195 Manhattan Beach is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 195 Manhattan Beach?
Ps 195 Manhattan Beach has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 195 Manhattan Beach rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 195 Manhattan Beach ranks #52 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.
Is Ps 195 Manhattan Beach a good school?
Ps 195 Manhattan Beach earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. 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 #22?
Besides Ps 195 Manhattan Beach, New York City Geographic District #22 also operates James Madison High School (3,983 students), Midwood High School (3,657 students), and Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb (1,508 students). See the New York City Geographic District #22 district page for the complete list.
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