- Enrollment
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015302695
👥 S:T ratio 50
📋 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 35/100 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
- 35
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb held near 1,534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 120.3 → 112.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 360015302695 · Brooklyn, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,508 enr · 12.6:1 · 66.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: James Madison High School (3,983 students)
Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb held near 1,534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 120.3 → 112.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb 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
- This school 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
- Leon M Goldste 952
Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences
952 students
What this shows Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb reports 1,508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb compares
Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 3,657
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~1,508 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,512 (2022-23) → 1,534 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
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 35/100 (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 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.
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.