- Enrollment
- 3,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015202713
👥 S:T ratio 33
📋 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 17/100 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
- 17
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Ps 215 Morris H Weiss held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.8 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 360015202713 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
686 enr · 16.7:1 · 70.9% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students)
Ps 215 Morris H Weiss held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.8 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 215 Morris H Weiss 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 686
Ps 215 Morris H Weiss
686 students
What this shows Ps 215 Morris H Weiss reports 686 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 215 Morris H Weiss compares
Ps 215 Morris H Weiss 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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 (~686 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 715 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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 17/100 (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 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.
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.