Enrollment
327
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 198
Federal NCES profile for Ps 198, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015302673
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 198 earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools.
- #236 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 198 has class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 198 ranks #236 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #22 · New York
NCES ID 360015302673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 198 compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 198
Ps 198 is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 327 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.6:1 is larger than about 90% of New York schools and 32% 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 72.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 327 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 596 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #562, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.7% 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 198.
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 198 compares
Ps 198 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 29% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.7%
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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 90% in New York - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.7%
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
African American 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Asian 3.7%
White 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Ps 198 is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 198 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 |
| Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 198'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 (~327 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 198
How many students attend Ps 198?
Ps 198 has 327 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 198?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 198 is 15.6:1, which is 32% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 198?
72.7% of students at Ps 198 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 198?
The largest demographic group at Ps 198 is African American at 76.5% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 198?
Ps 198 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 198 rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 198 ranks #236 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 198 a good school?
Ps 198 earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 198, 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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