Enrollment
1,093
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 205 Clarion
Federal NCES profile for Ps 205 Clarion, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015102692
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 205 Clarion earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools.
- #33 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- large classes for New York
- 70.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 205 Clarion has class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 205 Clarion ranks #33 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015102692 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 205 Clarion compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 205 Clarion
Ps 205 Clarion is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 1,093 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13:1 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 70.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,093 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 340 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #41.
Its student body is led by Asian (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 60/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students) and Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students) alongside Ps 205 Clarion.
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 205 Clarion compares
Ps 205 Clarion 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.2% | ▲ 25% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,093 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,093
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in New York - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.6%
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
Asian 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
White 13.5%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Ps 205 Clarion is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 205 Clarion Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Utrecht High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Brennan School (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 205 Clarion's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~1,093 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 205 Clarion
How many students attend Ps 205 Clarion?
Ps 205 Clarion has 1,093 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 205 Clarion?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 205 Clarion is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 205 Clarion?
70.2% of students at Ps 205 Clarion are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 205 Clarion?
The largest demographic group at Ps 205 Clarion is Asian at 55.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 205 Clarion?
Ps 205 Clarion has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 205 Clarion rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 205 Clarion ranks #33 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 205 Clarion a good school?
Ps 205 Clarion earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of 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 #20?
Besides Ps 205 Clarion, 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.
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