Enrollment
901
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School
Federal NCES profile for Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015302717
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- #202 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 77.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School ranks #202 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #22 · New York
NCES ID 360015302717 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School
Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 901 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 90% of state schools at 901 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 506 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #376, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (54%) and White (19%) (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #22 also operates James Madison High School (3,983 students) and Midwood High School (3,657 students) alongside Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School.
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 217 Colonel David Marcus School compares
Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.2% | ▲ 37% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 901 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
901
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.8%
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 53.7%
White 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
African American 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 3,657
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,508
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~901 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School
How many students attend Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School?
Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School has 901 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School is 13.9:1, which is 18% 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 217 Colonel David Marcus School?
77.2% of students at Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School?
The largest demographic group at Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School is Asian at 53.7% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School?
Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 217 Colonel David Marcus School rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School 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.
Is Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School a good school?
Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 #22?
Besides Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School, New York City Geographic District #22 also operates James Madison High School (3,983 students), Midwood High School (3,657 students), and Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb (1,508 students). See the New York City Geographic District #22 district page for the complete list.
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