Enrollment
728
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012002712
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools.
- #176 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 26
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 214 Michael Friedsam compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 214 Michael Friedsam
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 728 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 88.0% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 728 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 567 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #363.
Its student body is led by Asian (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #19 also operates Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students) and Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin (661 students) alongside Ps 214 Michael Friedsam.
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 214 Michael Friedsam compares
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~728 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 26/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Ps 214 Michael Friedsam a good school?
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. 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 #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.
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