- Enrollment
- 3,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody
Federal NCES profile for Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015202708
👥 S:T ratio 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #202 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- large classes for New York
- 79.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody has class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody ranks #202 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #21 · New York
NCES ID 360015202708 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 44.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 360015202708 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 14:1 · 79.2% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students)
Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 44.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edward R Murro
Edward R Murrow High School
3,503 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High School
2,210 students
- John Dewey Hig
John Dewey High School
2,209 students
- Is 228 David a
Is 228 David a Boody
1,555 students
- Is 98 Bay Acad
Is 98 Bay Academy
1,435 students
- This school 560
Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody
560 students
What this shows Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody reports 560 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody compares
Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.2% | ▲ 41% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 80% in New York - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.4%
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
Hispanic or Latino 40.7%
Asian 25.7%
White 22.3%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward R Murrow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Dewey High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 228 David a Boody | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 98 Bay Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,209
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,435
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- 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 (~560 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody
How many students attend Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody?
Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody has 560 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody?
79.2% of students at Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody?
The largest demographic group at Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody is Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody?
Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 212 Lady Deborah Moody rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody ranks #202 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 #21?
Besides Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody, New York City Geographic District #21 also operates Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students), Abraham Lincoln High School (2,210 students), and John Dewey High School (2,209 students). See the New York City Geographic District #21 district page for the complete list.