- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 230 Doris L Cohen
Federal NCES profile for Ps 230 Doris L Cohen, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009202740
👥 S:T ratio 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 230 Doris L Cohen earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #176 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 230 Doris L Cohen has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 230 Doris L Cohen ranks #176 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #15 · New York
NCES ID 360009202740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Ps 230 Doris L Cohen held near 938 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.0 → 70.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 360009202740 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
925 enr · 12.8:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunset Park High School (1,348 students)
Ps 230 Doris L Cohen held near 938 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.0 → 70.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 230 Doris L Cohen in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunset Park Hi
Sunset Park High School
1,348 students
- Ps 321 William
Ps 321 William Penn
1,305 students
- Ms 51 William
Ms 51 William Alexander
1,038 students
- This school
Ps 230 Doris L Cohen
925 students
- Ps 130 Parksid
Ps 130 Parkside (the)
891 students
- Brooklyn High
Brooklyn High School of the Arts
890 students
What this shows Ps 230 Doris L Cohen reports 925 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 230 Doris L Cohen compares
Ps 230 Doris L Cohen 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 32% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 925 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
925
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in New York - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.2%
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 49.6%
Hispanic or Latino 34.1%
White 11.6%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Ps 230 Doris L Cohen is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 230 Doris L Cohen Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 321 William Penn | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 51 William Alexander | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 130 Parkside (the) | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn High School of the Arts | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 230 Doris L Cohen's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~925 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 230 Doris L Cohen
How many students attend Ps 230 Doris L Cohen?
Ps 230 Doris L Cohen has 925 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 969 (2022-23) → 938 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 230 Doris L Cohen?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 230 Doris L Cohen is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 230 Doris L Cohen?
74.1% of students at Ps 230 Doris L Cohen are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 230 Doris L Cohen?
The largest demographic group at Ps 230 Doris L Cohen is Asian at 49.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 230 Doris L Cohen?
Ps 230 Doris L Cohen has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 230 Doris L Cohen rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 230 Doris L Cohen ranks #176 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 #15?
Besides Ps 230 Doris L Cohen, New York City Geographic District #15 also operates Sunset Park High School (1,348 students), Ps 321 William Penn (1,305 students), and Ms 51 William Alexander (1,038 students). See the New York City Geographic District #15 district page for the complete list.