- Enrollment
- 5,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 20 Clinton Hill
Federal NCES profile for Ps 20 Clinton Hill, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 6/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009102106
👥 S:T ratio 8
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 20 Clinton Hill earns 6/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #261 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 6
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- large classes for New York
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 20 Clinton Hill has class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 20 Clinton Hill ranks #261 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #13 · New York
NCES ID 360009102106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Ps 20 Clinton Hill grew from 619 students in 2022-23 to 651 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 360009102106 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
689 enr · 23:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 6
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students)
Ps 20 Clinton Hill grew from 619 students in 2022-23 to 651 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 20 Clinton Hill in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooklyn Techn
Brooklyn Technical High School
5,848 students
- Ps 11 Purvis J 923
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan
923 students
- Benjamin Banne 854
Benjamin Banneker Academy
854 students
- Ps 9 Sarah Smi 782
Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the)
782 students
- Academy of Art 757
Academy of Arts and Letters
757 students
- This school 689
Ps 20 Clinton Hill
689 students
What this shows Ps 20 Clinton Hill reports 689 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 20 Clinton Hill compares
Ps 20 Clinton Hill 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 95% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 32% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 689 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
689
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 95% above state mean
Top 99% in New York - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.2%
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 39.4%
African American 26.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Ps 20 Clinton Hill is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 20 Clinton Hill Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Technical High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 11 Purvis J Behan | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Banneker Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of Arts and Letters | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 20 Clinton Hill's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~689 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 20 Clinton Hill
How many students attend Ps 20 Clinton Hill?
Ps 20 Clinton Hill has 689 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 619 (2022-23) → 651 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 20 Clinton Hill?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 20 Clinton Hill is 23:1, which is 95% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 20 Clinton Hill?
38.1% of students at Ps 20 Clinton Hill are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 20 Clinton Hill?
The largest demographic group at Ps 20 Clinton Hill is White at 39.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 20 Clinton Hill?
Ps 20 Clinton Hill has a Resource Investment Index of 6/100 (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 20 Clinton Hill rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 20 Clinton Hill ranks #261 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 #13?
Besides Ps 20 Clinton Hill, New York City Geographic District #13 also operates Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students), Ps 11 Purvis J Behan (923 students), and Benjamin Banneker Academy (854 students). See the New York City Geographic District #13 district page for the complete list.