- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture
Federal NCES profile for Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009502725
👥 S:T ratio 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #120 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 90.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture ranks #120 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009502725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture held near 159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 360009502725 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
162 enr · 10.8:1 · 90.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara Barton High School (1,325 students)
Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture held near 159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clara Barton H
Clara Barton High School
1,325 students
- Medgar Evers C
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
1,267 students
- Ps 189 Bilingu
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the)
887 students
- Ps 249 Caton (
Ps 249 Caton (the)
663 students
- Ps 316 Elijah
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud
644 students
- This school 162
Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture
162 students
What this shows Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture reports 162 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture compares
Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.1% | ▲ 60% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 162 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
162
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in New York - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
75.9%
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 84.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
White 2.5%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Medgar Evers College Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 249 Caton (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 316 Elijah Stroud | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~162 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture
How many students attend Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture?
Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture has 162 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 161 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture?
90.1% of students at Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture?
The largest demographic group at Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture is African American at 84.0% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture?
Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 221 Toussaint L'ouverture rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture ranks #120 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 #17?
Besides Ps 221 Toussaint L'ouverture, New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Clara Barton High School (1,325 students), Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students), and Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) (887 students). See the New York City Geographic District #17 district page for the complete list.