- Enrollment
- 3,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel
Federal NCES profile for Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015202676
👥 S:T ratio 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel earns 25/100 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.
- #163 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 81.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel ranks #163 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #21 · New York
NCES ID 360015202676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 360015202676 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 12.7:1 · 81.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students)
Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edward R Murro
Edward R Murrow High School
3,503 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High School
2,210 students
- John Dewey Hig
John Dewey High School
2,209 students
- Is 228 David a
Is 228 David a Boody
1,555 students
- Is 98 Bay Acad
Is 98 Bay Academy
1,435 students
- This school 508
Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel
508 students
What this shows Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel compares
Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.6% | ▲ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 68% in New York - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.4%
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 47.0%
Asian 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward R Murrow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Dewey High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 228 David a Boody | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 98 Bay Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,209
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,435
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~508 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel
How many students attend Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel?
Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel has 508 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel is 12.7:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel?
81.6% of students at Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel?
The largest demographic group at Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel is White at 47.0% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel?
Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 199 Frederick Wachtel rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel ranks #163 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 #21?
Besides Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel, New York City Geographic District #21 also operates Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students), Abraham Lincoln High School (2,210 students), and John Dewey High School (2,209 students). See the New York City Geographic District #21 district page for the complete list.