- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling
Federal NCES profile for Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009602701
👥 S:T ratio 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools.
- #176 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 78.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling has class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling ranks #176 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #18 · New York
NCES ID 360009602701 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 360009602701 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 12.9:1 · 78.2% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students)
Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 115 Daniel
Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School
854 students
- Ps 235 Janice
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School
666 students
- Ps 276 Louis M
Ps 276 Louis Marshall
560 students
- Ps 66
Ps 66
527 students
- Is 285 Meyer L
Is 285 Meyer Levin
512 students
- This school 297
Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling
297 students
What this shows Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling compares
Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.2% | ▲ 39% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in New York - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.4%
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 79.1%
Asian 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
White 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 276 Louis Marshall | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 66 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 285 Meyer Levin | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~297 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling
How many students attend Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling?
Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling has 297 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling?
78.2% of students at Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling?
The largest demographic group at Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling is African American at 79.1% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling?
Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 208 Elsa Ebeling rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling ranks #176 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 #18?
Besides Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling, New York City Geographic District #18 also operates Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students), Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School (666 students), and Ps 276 Louis Marshall (560 students). See the New York City Geographic District #18 district page for the complete list.