- Enrollment
- 3,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 226 Alfred De B Mason
Federal NCES profile for Ps 226 Alfred De B Mason, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015202734
👥 S:T ratio 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 226 Alfred De B Mason earns 26/100 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.
- #151 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 78.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 226 Alfred De B Mason has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 226 Alfred De B Mason ranks #151 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #21 · New York
NCES ID 360015202734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Ps 226 Alfred De B Mason held near 890 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 74.9 → 75.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 360015202734 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
877 enr · 11.9:1 · 78.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students)
Ps 226 Alfred De B Mason held near 890 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 74.9 → 75.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 226 Alfred De B Mason in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edward R Murro
Edward R Murrow High School
3,503 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High School
2,210 students
- John Dewey Hig
John Dewey High School
2,209 students
- Is 228 David a
Is 228 David a Boody
1,555 students
- Is 98 Bay Acad
Is 98 Bay Academy
1,435 students
- This school 877
Ps 226 Alfred De B Mason
877 students
What this shows Ps 226 Alfred De B Mason reports 877 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 226 Alfred De B Mason compares
Ps 226 Alfred De B Mason 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.7% | ▲ 40% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 877 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
877
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in New York - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.9%
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
White 34.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.3%
Asian 27.6%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 34.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Ps 226 Alfred De B Mason is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 226 Alfred De B Mason Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward R Murrow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Dewey High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 228 David a Boody | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 98 Bay Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 226 Alfred De B Mason's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,209
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,435
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- 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 (~877 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 226 Alfred De B Mason
How many students attend Ps 226 Alfred De B Mason?
Ps 226 Alfred De B Mason has 877 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 910 (2022-23) → 890 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 226 Alfred De B Mason?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 226 Alfred De B Mason is 11.9:1, which is 1% 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 226 Alfred De B Mason?
78.7% of students at Ps 226 Alfred De B Mason are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 226 Alfred De B Mason?
The largest demographic group at Ps 226 Alfred De B Mason is White at 34.7% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 226 Alfred De B Mason?
Ps 226 Alfred De B Mason has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 226 Alfred De B Mason rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 226 Alfred De B Mason ranks #151 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 #21?
Besides Ps 226 Alfred De B Mason, New York City Geographic District #21 also operates Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students), Abraham Lincoln High School (2,210 students), and John Dewey High School (2,209 students). See the New York City Geographic District #21 district page for the complete list.