- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 200 Benson School
Federal NCES profile for Ps 200 Benson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015102679
👥 S:T ratio 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 200 Benson School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #224 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 83.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 200 Benson School has class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 200 Benson School ranks #224 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015102679 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Ps 200 Benson School held near 1,236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.1 → 85.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 360015102679 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
1,209 enr · 15.1:1 · 83.1% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students)
Ps 200 Benson School held near 1,236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.1 → 85.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 200 Benson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Hamilton
Fort Hamilton High School
4,044 students
- Franklin Delan
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
3,403 students
- New Utrecht Hi
New Utrecht High School
3,236 students
- Jhs 259 Willia
Jhs 259 William Mckinley
1,780 students
- Madeleine Bren 1,518
Madeleine Brennan School (the)
1,518 students
- This school 1,209
Ps 200 Benson School
1,209 students
What this shows Ps 200 Benson School reports 1,209 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 200 Benson School compares
Ps 200 Benson School 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.1% | ▲ 48% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,209 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,209
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 87% in New York - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.9%
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 38.5%
Asian 38.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 38.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Ps 200 Benson School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 200 Benson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Utrecht High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Brennan School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 200 Benson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,236
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,780
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,209 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 200 Benson School
How many students attend Ps 200 Benson School?
Ps 200 Benson School has 1,209 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,267 (2022-23) → 1,236 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 200 Benson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 200 Benson School is 15.1:1, which is 28% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 200 Benson School?
83.1% of students at Ps 200 Benson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 200 Benson School?
The largest demographic group at Ps 200 Benson School is White at 38.5% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 200 Benson School?
Ps 200 Benson School 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 200 Benson School rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 200 Benson School 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 #20?
Besides Ps 200 Benson School, New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students), Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students), and New Utrecht High School (3,236 students). See the New York City Geographic District #20 district page for the complete list.