- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns
Federal NCES profile for Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012002684
👥 S:T ratio 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- #202 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 94.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns ranks #202 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #19 · New York
NCES ID 360012002684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 360012002684 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 13.8:1 · 94.7% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students)
Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Transit Tech C
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School
795 students
- Ps 214 Michael
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam
728 students
- Ps 159 Isaac P
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin
661 students
- Ps 108 Sal Abb
Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento
649 students
- East New York
East New York Family Academy
610 students
- This school 249
Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns
249 students
What this shows Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns compares
Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.7% | ▲ 69% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
73.9%
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
African American 51.8%
Hispanic or Latino 43.8%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
White 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 214 Michael Friedsam | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East New York Family Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~249 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns
How many students attend Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns?
Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns has 249 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns?
94.7% of students at Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns?
The largest demographic group at Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns is African American at 51.8% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns?
Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 202 Ernest S Jenkyns rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns ranks #202 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 #19?
Besides Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns, New York City Geographic District #19 also operates Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students), Ps 214 Michael Friedsam (728 students), and Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin (661 students). See the New York City Geographic District #19 district page for the complete list.