Enrollment
335
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 233 Langston Hughes
Federal NCES profile for Ps 233 Langston Hughes, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009602745
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 233 Langston Hughes earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #190 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 79.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 233 Langston Hughes has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 233 Langston Hughes ranks #190 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #18 · New York
NCES ID 360009602745 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 233 Langston Hughes compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 233 Langston Hughes
Ps 233 Langston Hughes is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 335 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 335 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 793 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #654, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #18 also operates Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students) and Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School (666 students) alongside Ps 233 Langston Hughes.
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 233 Langston Hughes compares
Ps 233 Langston Hughes 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.1% | ▲ 41% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.0%
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
African American 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.9%
White 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, Ps 233 Langston Hughes is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 233 Langston Hughes Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 276 Louis Marshall | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 66 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 285 Meyer Levin | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 233 Langston Hughes's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other 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 (~335 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 233 Langston Hughes
How many students attend Ps 233 Langston Hughes?
Ps 233 Langston Hughes has 335 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 233 Langston Hughes?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 233 Langston Hughes is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 233 Langston Hughes?
79.1% of students at Ps 233 Langston Hughes are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 233 Langston Hughes?
The largest demographic group at Ps 233 Langston Hughes is African American at 82.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 233 Langston Hughes?
Ps 233 Langston Hughes has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 233 Langston Hughes rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 233 Langston Hughes ranks #190 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.
Is Ps 233 Langston Hughes a good school?
Ps 233 Langston Hughes earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of 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 #18?
Besides Ps 233 Langston Hughes, New York City Geographic District #18 also operates Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students), Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School (666 students), and Ps 276 Louis Marshall (560 students). See the New York City Geographic District #18 district page for the complete list.
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