- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam
Federal NCES profile for Ps 214 Michael Friedsam, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012002712
👥 S:T ratio 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools.
- #176 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 88.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 214 Michael Friedsam ranks #176 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #19 · New York
NCES ID 360012002712 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam held near 745 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.4 → 49.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 360012002712 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
728 enr · 13.2:1 · 88.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students)
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam held near 745 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.4 → 49.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Transit Tech C
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School
795 students
- This school
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam
728 students
- Ps 159 Isaac P
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin
661 students
- Ps 108 Sal Abb
Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento
649 students
- East New York
East New York Family Academy
610 students
- Ps 7 Abraham L
Ps 7 Abraham Lincoln
589 students
What this shows Ps 214 Michael Friedsam reports 728 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 214 Michael Friedsam compares
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.0% | ▲ 57% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 728 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
728
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
64.4%
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
Asian 63.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
African American 8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
White 2.3%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Ps 214 Michael Friedsam is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 214 Michael Friedsam Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East New York Family Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 7 Abraham Lincoln | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 214 Michael Friedsam's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~728 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 214 Michael Friedsam
How many students attend Ps 214 Michael Friedsam?
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam has 728 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 724 (2022-23) → 745 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 214 Michael Friedsam?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 214 Michael Friedsam is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 214 Michael Friedsam?
88.0% of students at Ps 214 Michael Friedsam are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 214 Michael Friedsam?
The largest demographic group at Ps 214 Michael Friedsam is Asian at 63.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 214 Michael Friedsam?
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam 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 214 Michael Friedsam rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 214 Michael Friedsam 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 #19?
Besides Ps 214 Michael Friedsam, New York City Geographic District #19 also operates Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students), Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin (661 students), and Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento (649 students). See the New York City Geographic District #19 district page for the complete list.