Enrollment
706
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder
Federal NCES profile for Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015302727
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #15 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder ranks #15 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #22 · New York
NCES ID 360015302727 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder
Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 706 students.
At 12:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.5% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 706 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 573 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #36, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (35%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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 222 Katherine R Snyder.
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 222 Katherine R Snyder compares
Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▼ 10% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 706 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
706
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.4%
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 35.0%
White 27.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
African American 14.2%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Asian at 35.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.5, Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder'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 elementary 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 (~706 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder
How many students attend Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder?
Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder has 706 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder?
50.5% of students at Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder?
The largest demographic group at Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder is Asian at 35.0% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder?
Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 222 Katherine R Snyder rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder ranks #15 of 95 elementary 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 elementary schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
Is Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder a good school?
Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 222 Katherine R Snyder, 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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