- Enrollment
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School
Federal NCES profile for Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015302852
👥 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 203 Floyd Bennett School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools.
- #224 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 203 Floyd Bennett 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 203 Floyd Bennett School ranks #224 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #22 · New York
NCES ID 360015302852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 360015302852 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 15.1:1 · 71.9% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: James Madison High School (3,983 students)
Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Madison
James Madison High School
3,983 students
- Midwood High S
Midwood High School
3,657 students
- Ps 206 Joseph 1,508
Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb
1,508 students
- Jhs 234 Arthur 1,447
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham
1,447 students
- Ps 197 Kings H 1,074
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the)
1,074 students
- This school 514
Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School
514 students
What this shows Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School compares
Ps 203 Floyd Bennett 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 | 71.9% | ▲ 28% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 36% | - | - |
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.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
57.0%
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 63.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Asian 11.1%
White 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,657
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,508
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~514 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School
How many students attend Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School?
Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School has 514 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 203 Floyd Bennett 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 203 Floyd Bennett School?
71.9% of students at Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School?
The largest demographic group at Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School is African American at 63.0% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School?
Ps 203 Floyd Bennett 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 203 Floyd Bennett School rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 203 Floyd Bennett 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 #22?
Besides Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School, New York City Geographic District #22 also operates James Madison High School (3,983 students), Midwood High School (3,657 students), and Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb (1,508 students). See the New York City Geographic District #22 district page for the complete list.