Enrollment
1,074
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015302669
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools.
- #224 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) has class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) ranks #224 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #22 · New York
NCES ID 360015302669 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the)
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 1,074 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.8:1 is larger than about 94% of New York schools and 42% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,074 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 357 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #301, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Asian (26%) (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.4% 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 197 Kings Highway Academy (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 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) compares
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 42% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 29% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,074 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,074
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in New York - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.4%
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 55.3%
Asian 26.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the)'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
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~1,074 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the)
How many students attend Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the)?
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) has 1,074 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) is 16.8:1, which is 42% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the)?
72.5% of students at Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) is White at 55.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the)?
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) 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.
Is Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) a good school?
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 197 Kings Highway Academy (the), 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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