- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School
Federal NCES profile for Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009602750
👥 S:T ratio 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #109 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 66.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School ranks #109 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #18 · New York
NCES ID 360009602750 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-310 students YoY
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School shrank from 952 students in 2022-23 to 642 in 2023-24 (-32.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 42.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-310 students YoY 360009602750 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
666 enr · 10.7:1 · 66.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students)
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School shrank from 952 students in 2022-23 to 642 in 2023-24 (-32.6%). Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 42.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 115 Daniel
Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School
854 students
- This school
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School
666 students
- Ps 276 Louis M
Ps 276 Louis Marshall
560 students
- Ps 66
Ps 66
527 students
- Is 285 Meyer L
Is 285 Meyer Levin
512 students
- Academy for Co
Academy for Conservation and the Environment
432 students
What this shows Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School reports 666 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School compares
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.0% | ▲ 17% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 666 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
666
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New York - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.0%
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.
Student demographics
African American 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 2.9%
White 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 276 Louis Marshall | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 66 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 285 Meyer Levin | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy for Conservation and the Environment | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~666 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School
How many students attend Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School?
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School has 666 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 952 (2022-23) → 642 (2023-24), down 310.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School?
66.0% of students at Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School?
The largest demographic group at Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School is African American at 83.9% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School?
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 235 Janice Marie Knight School rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School ranks #109 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 #18?
Besides Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School, New York City Geographic District #18 also operates Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students), Ps 276 Louis Marshall (560 students), and Ps 66 (527 students). See the New York City Geographic District #18 district page for the complete list.