Enrollment
369
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 241 Emma L Johnston
Federal NCES profile for Ps 241 Emma L Johnston, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009502756
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 241 Emma L Johnston earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools.
- #224 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 75.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 241 Emma L Johnston has class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 241 Emma L Johnston ranks #224 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009502756 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 241 Emma L Johnston compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 241 Emma L Johnston
Ps 241 Emma L Johnston is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 369 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 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 75.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 369 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 759 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #691, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (70%) and White (12%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Clara Barton High School (1,325 students) and Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students) alongside Ps 241 Emma L Johnston.
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 241 Emma L Johnston compares
Ps 241 Emma L Johnston 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.6% | ▲ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 85% in New York - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.3%
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 70.1%
White 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Ps 241 Emma L Johnston is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 241 Emma L Johnston Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Medgar Evers College Preparatory School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 249 Caton (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 316 Elijah Stroud | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 241 Emma L Johnston's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~369 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 241 Emma L Johnston
How many students attend Ps 241 Emma L Johnston?
Ps 241 Emma L Johnston has 369 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 241 Emma L Johnston?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 241 Emma L Johnston is 14.8:1, which is 25% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 241 Emma L Johnston?
75.6% of students at Ps 241 Emma L Johnston are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 241 Emma L Johnston?
The largest demographic group at Ps 241 Emma L Johnston is African American at 70.1% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 241 Emma L Johnston?
Ps 241 Emma L Johnston has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 241 Emma L Johnston rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 241 Emma L Johnston ranks #224 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 241 Emma L Johnston a good school?
Ps 241 Emma L Johnston earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 #17?
Besides Ps 241 Emma L Johnston, New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Clara Barton High School (1,325 students), Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students), and Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) (887 students). See the New York City Geographic District #17 district page for the complete list.
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