Enrollment
686
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 215 Morris H Weiss
Federal NCES profile for Ps 215 Morris H Weiss, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015202713
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 215 Morris H Weiss earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #252 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 215 Morris H Weiss has class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 215 Morris H Weiss ranks #252 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #21 · New York
NCES ID 360015202713 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 215 Morris H Weiss compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 215 Morris H Weiss
Ps 215 Morris H Weiss is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 686 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.7:1 is larger than about 94% of New York schools and 42% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 686 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 663 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #610, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Asian (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #21 also operates Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students) and Abraham Lincoln High School (2,210 students) alongside Ps 215 Morris H Weiss.
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 215 Morris H Weiss compares
Ps 215 Morris H Weiss 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 42% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 26% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 686 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
686
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in New York - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.2%
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
White 43.3%
Asian 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Ps 215 Morris H Weiss is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 215 Morris H Weiss Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward R Murrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Dewey High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 228 David a Boody | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 98 Bay Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 215 Morris H Weiss's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~686 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 215 Morris H Weiss
How many students attend Ps 215 Morris H Weiss?
Ps 215 Morris H Weiss has 686 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 215 Morris H Weiss?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 215 Morris H Weiss is 16.7:1, which is 42% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 215 Morris H Weiss?
70.9% of students at Ps 215 Morris H Weiss are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 215 Morris H Weiss?
The largest demographic group at Ps 215 Morris H Weiss is White at 43.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 215 Morris H Weiss?
Ps 215 Morris H Weiss has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 215 Morris H Weiss rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 215 Morris H Weiss ranks #252 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 215 Morris H Weiss a good school?
Ps 215 Morris H Weiss earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 #21?
Besides Ps 215 Morris H Weiss, 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.
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