- Enrollment
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 236 Mill Basin
Federal NCES profile for Ps 236 Mill Basin, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015302752
👥 S:T ratio 34
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 236 Mill Basin earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #82 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 236 Mill Basin has class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 236 Mill Basin ranks #82 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #22 · New York
NCES ID 360015302752 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Ps 236 Mill Basin held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 360015302752 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 16.6:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: James Madison High School (3,983 students)
Ps 236 Mill Basin held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 236 Mill Basin in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Madison
James Madison High School
3,983 students
- Midwood High S
Midwood High School
3,657 students
- Ps 206 Joseph 1,508
Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb
1,508 students
- Jhs 234 Arthur 1,447
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham
1,447 students
- Ps 197 Kings H 1,074
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the)
1,074 students
- This school 599
Ps 236 Mill Basin
599 students
What this shows Ps 236 Mill Basin reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 236 Mill Basin compares
Ps 236 Mill Basin 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 41% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 32% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 93% in New York - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.5%
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 48.1%
Asian 18.0%
African American 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Largest group: White at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Ps 236 Mill Basin is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 236 Mill Basin Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 236 Mill Basin's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,657
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,508
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~599 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 236 Mill Basin
How many students attend Ps 236 Mill Basin?
Ps 236 Mill Basin has 599 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 236 Mill Basin?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 236 Mill Basin is 16.6:1, which is 41% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 236 Mill Basin?
38.1% of students at Ps 236 Mill Basin are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 236 Mill Basin?
The largest demographic group at Ps 236 Mill Basin is White at 48.1% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 236 Mill Basin?
Ps 236 Mill Basin has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 236 Mill Basin rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 236 Mill Basin ranks #82 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 #22?
Besides Ps 236 Mill Basin, New York City Geographic District #22 also operates James Madison High School (3,983 students), Midwood High School (3,657 students), and Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb (1,508 students). See the New York City Geographic District #22 district page for the complete list.