- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 243 Weeksville School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 243 Weeksville School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009402758
👥 S:T ratio 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 243 Weeksville School (the) earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #137 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 95.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 243 Weeksville School (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 243 Weeksville School (the) ranks #137 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #16 · New York
NCES ID 360009402758 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Ps 243 Weeksville School (the) shrank from 179 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 360009402758 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
199 enr · 11.7:1 · 95.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology (469 students)
Ps 243 Weeksville School (the) shrank from 179 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 243 Weeksville School (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooklyn High
Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology
469 students
- Ps 40 George W
Ps 40 George W Carver
465 students
- Ps 21 Crispus
Ps 21 Crispus Attucks
430 students
- Boys and Girls
Boys and Girls High School
353 students
- Brooklyn Brown
Brooklyn Brownstone School
352 students
- This school
Ps 243 Weeksville School (the)
199 students
What this shows Ps 243 Weeksville School (the) reports 199 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 243 Weeksville School (the) compares
Ps 243 Weeksville School (the) 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.5% | ▲ 70% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in New York - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
72.4%
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 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
White 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Ps 243 Weeksville School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 243 Weeksville School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 40 George W Carver | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 21 Crispus Attucks | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boys and Girls High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Brownstone School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 243 Weeksville School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~199 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 243 Weeksville School (the)
How many students attend Ps 243 Weeksville School (the)?
Ps 243 Weeksville School (the) has 199 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 179 (2022-23) → 165 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 243 Weeksville School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 243 Weeksville School (the) is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% 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 243 Weeksville School (the)?
95.5% of students at Ps 243 Weeksville School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 243 Weeksville School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 243 Weeksville School (the) is African American at 64.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 243 Weeksville School (the)?
Ps 243 Weeksville School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 243 Weeksville School (the) rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 243 Weeksville School (the) ranks #137 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 #16?
Besides Ps 243 Weeksville School (the), New York City Geographic District #16 also operates Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology (469 students), Ps 40 George W Carver (465 students), and Ps 21 Crispus Attucks (430 students). See the New York City Geographic District #16 district page for the complete list.