Enrollment
508
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015202676
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 26/100 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
- 26
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel
Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 508 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 508 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 967 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #624.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Asian (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #21 also operates Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students) and Abraham Lincoln High School (2,210 students) alongside Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel.
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 199 Frederick Wachtel compares
Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 3,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~508 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 26/100 (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 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.
Is Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel a good school?
Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel earns 26/100 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. 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 #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.
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