- Enrollment
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015302717
👥 S:T ratio 44
📋 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 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- #202 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 22
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School held near 918 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 65.6 → 64.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+42 students YoY 360015302717 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
901 enr · 13.9:1 · 77.2% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: James Madison High School (3,983 students)
Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School held near 918 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 65.6 → 64.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Madison
James Madison High School
3,983 students
- Midwood High S
Midwood High School
3,657 students
- Ps 206 Joseph 1,508
Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb
1,508 students
- Jhs 234 Arthur 1,447
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham
1,447 students
- Ps 197 Kings H 1,074
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the)
1,074 students
- This school 901
Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School
901 students
What this shows Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School reports 901 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School compares
Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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.
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
- 3,657
- 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
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 (~901 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 876 (2022-23) → 918 (2023-24), nearly flat (+42).
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 22/100 (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 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.
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.