Enrollment
1,508
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb
Federal NCES profile for Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015302695
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #48 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb ranks #48 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #22 · New York
NCES ID 360015302695 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
120.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb
Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb is a higher-need, large elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 1,508 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 66.2% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,508 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 148 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #58.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Asian (42%) (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #22 also operates James Madison High School (3,983 students) and Midwood High School (3,657 students) alongside Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb.
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 206 Joseph F Lamb compares
Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.2% | ▲ 18% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,508 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,508
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in New York - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.5%
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
White 44.6%
Asian 41.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 3,657
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary 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 (~1,508 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb
How many students attend Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb?
Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb has 1,508 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb is 12.6:1, which is 7% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb?
66.2% of students at Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb?
The largest demographic group at Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb is White at 44.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb?
Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 206 Joseph F Lamb rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb ranks #48 of 95 elementary 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 elementary schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
Is Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb a good school?
Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. 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 #22?
Besides Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb, New York City Geographic District #22 also operates James Madison High School (3,983 students), Midwood High School (3,657 students), and Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham (1,447 students). See the New York City Geographic District #22 district page for the complete list.
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