- Enrollment
- 3,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 238 Anne Sullivan
Federal NCES profile for Ps 238 Anne Sullivan, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015202753
👥 S:T ratio 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 238 Anne Sullivan earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #91 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 88.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 238 Anne Sullivan has class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 238 Anne Sullivan ranks #91 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #21 · New York
NCES ID 360015202753 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Ps 238 Anne Sullivan shrank from 592 students in 2022-23 to 549 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.4 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 360015202753 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 9.8:1 · 88.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students)
Ps 238 Anne Sullivan shrank from 592 students in 2022-23 to 549 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 55.4 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 238 Anne Sullivan in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edward R Murro
Edward R Murrow High School
3,503 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High School
2,210 students
- John Dewey Hig
John Dewey High School
2,209 students
- Is 228 David a
Is 228 David a Boody
1,555 students
- Is 98 Bay Acad
Is 98 Bay Academy
1,435 students
- This school 538
Ps 238 Anne Sullivan
538 students
What this shows Ps 238 Anne Sullivan reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 238 Anne Sullivan compares
Ps 238 Anne Sullivan 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.0% | ▲ 57% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in New York - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.7%
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
Hispanic or Latino 42.8%
White 28.8%
Asian 25.7%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Ps 238 Anne Sullivan is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 238 Anne Sullivan Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward R Murrow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Dewey High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 228 David a Boody | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 98 Bay Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 238 Anne Sullivan's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,209
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,435
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~538 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 238 Anne Sullivan
How many students attend Ps 238 Anne Sullivan?
Ps 238 Anne Sullivan has 538 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 549 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 238 Anne Sullivan?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 238 Anne Sullivan is 9.8:1, which is 17% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 238 Anne Sullivan?
88.0% of students at Ps 238 Anne Sullivan are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 238 Anne Sullivan?
The largest demographic group at Ps 238 Anne Sullivan is Hispanic or Latino at 42.8% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 238 Anne Sullivan?
Ps 238 Anne Sullivan has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 238 Anne Sullivan rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 238 Anne Sullivan ranks #91 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 #21?
Besides Ps 238 Anne Sullivan, New York City Geographic District #21 also operates Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students), Abraham Lincoln High School (2,210 students), and John Dewey High School (2,209 students). See the New York City Geographic District #21 district page for the complete list.