- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015102692
👥 S:T ratio 48
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 205 Clarion earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools.
- #33 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 41
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Ps 205 Clarion shrank from 1,156 students in 2022-23 to 1,097 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 84.9 → 85.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 360015102692 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
1,093 enr · 13:1 · 70.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students)
Ps 205 Clarion shrank from 1,156 students in 2022-23 to 1,097 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 84.9 → 85.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 205 Clarion 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 1,093
Ps 205 Clarion
1,093 students
What this shows Ps 205 Clarion reports 1,093 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 205 Clarion compares
Ps 205 Clarion is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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 (~1,093 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,156 (2022-23) → 1,097 (2023-24), down 59.
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 41/100 (typical 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 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.
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.