- Enrollment
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015302727
👥 S:T ratio 52
📋 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 51/100 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
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.4 → 66.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 360015302727 · Brooklyn, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
706 enr · 12:1 · 50.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: James Madison High School (3,983 students)
Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.4 → 66.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder 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 706
Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder
706 students
What this shows Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder reports 706 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder compares
Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 3,657
- 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 elementary 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 (~706 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 673 (2022-23) → 675 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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 51/100 (higher 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 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.
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.