- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 229 Dyker
Federal NCES profile for Ps 229 Dyker, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015102738
👥 S:T ratio 40
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 229 Dyker earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools.
- #21 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 229 Dyker has class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 229 Dyker ranks #21 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015102738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Ps 229 Dyker held near 1,126 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 74.8 → 71.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 360015102738 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
1,115 enr · 15.1:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students)
Ps 229 Dyker held near 1,126 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 74.8 → 71.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 229 Dyker in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Hamilton
Fort Hamilton High School
4,044 students
- Franklin Delan
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
3,403 students
- New Utrecht Hi
New Utrecht High School
3,236 students
- Jhs 259 Willia
Jhs 259 William Mckinley
1,780 students
- Madeleine Bren 1,518
Madeleine Brennan School (the)
1,518 students
- This school 1,115
Ps 229 Dyker
1,115 students
What this shows Ps 229 Dyker reports 1,115 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 229 Dyker compares
Ps 229 Dyker 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▲ 4% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,115 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,115
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 87% in New York - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Student demographics
Asian 59.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
White 18.3%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Ps 229 Dyker is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 229 Dyker Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Utrecht High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Brennan School (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 229 Dyker's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,236
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,780
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,115 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 229 Dyker
How many students attend Ps 229 Dyker?
Ps 229 Dyker has 1,115 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,144 (2022-23) → 1,126 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 229 Dyker?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 229 Dyker is 15.1:1, which is 28% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 229 Dyker?
58.6% of students at Ps 229 Dyker are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 229 Dyker?
The largest demographic group at Ps 229 Dyker is Asian at 59.7% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 229 Dyker?
Ps 229 Dyker has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 229 Dyker rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 229 Dyker ranks #21 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 #20?
Besides Ps 229 Dyker, New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students), Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students), and New Utrecht High School (3,236 students). See the New York City Geographic District #20 district page for the complete list.