- Enrollment
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015302669
👥 S:T ratio 33
📋 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 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools.
- #224 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 20
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+95 students YoY
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) grew from 963 students in 2022-23 to 1,058 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 64.9 → 75.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+95 students YoY 360015302669 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
1,074 enr · 16.8:1 · 72.5% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: James Madison High School (3,983 students)
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) grew from 963 students in 2022-23 to 1,058 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE added 64.9 → 75.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Madison
James Madison High School
3,983 students
- Midwood High S
Midwood High School
3,657 students
- Ps 206 Joseph 1,508
Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb
1,508 students
- Jhs 234 Arthur 1,447
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham
1,447 students
- This school 1,074
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the)
1,074 students
- Leon M Goldste 952
Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences
952 students
What this shows Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) reports 1,074 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) compares
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 3,657
- 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
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 (~1,074 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 963 (2022-23) → 1,058 (2023-24), up 95.
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 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 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.
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.