- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 219 Kennedy-King
Federal NCES profile for Ps 219 Kennedy-King, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009602721
👥 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 219 Kennedy-King earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools.
- #252 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 219 Kennedy-King 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 219 Kennedy-King ranks #252 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #18 · New York
NCES ID 360009602721 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Ps 219 Kennedy-King shrank from 298 students in 2022-23 to 278 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 360009602721 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 16.7:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students)
Ps 219 Kennedy-King shrank from 298 students in 2022-23 to 278 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 219 Kennedy-King in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 115 Daniel
Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School
854 students
- Ps 235 Janice
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School
666 students
- Ps 276 Louis M
Ps 276 Louis Marshall
560 students
- Ps 66
Ps 66
527 students
- Is 285 Meyer L
Is 285 Meyer Levin
512 students
- This school 334
Ps 219 Kennedy-King
334 students
What this shows Ps 219 Kennedy-King reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 219 Kennedy-King compares
Ps 219 Kennedy-King is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 81.9% | ▲ 46% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 69% | - | - |
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.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
59.6%
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
African American 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
White 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Ps 219 Kennedy-King is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 219 Kennedy-King Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 276 Louis Marshall | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 66 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 285 Meyer Levin | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 219 Kennedy-King's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- 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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 219 Kennedy-King
How many students attend Ps 219 Kennedy-King?
Ps 219 Kennedy-King has 334 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 219 Kennedy-King?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 219 Kennedy-King 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 219 Kennedy-King?
81.9% of students at Ps 219 Kennedy-King are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 219 Kennedy-King?
The largest demographic group at Ps 219 Kennedy-King is African American at 73.7% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 219 Kennedy-King?
Ps 219 Kennedy-King 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 219 Kennedy-King rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 219 Kennedy-King 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 #18?
Besides Ps 219 Kennedy-King, New York City Geographic District #18 also operates Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students), Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School (666 students), and Ps 276 Louis Marshall (560 students). See the New York City Geographic District #18 district page for the complete list.