- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 244 Richard R Green
Federal NCES profile for Ps 244 Richard R Green, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009602759
👥 S:T ratio 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 244 Richard R Green earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of New York schools.
- #59 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 82.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 244 Richard R Green has class sizes smaller than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 244 Richard R Green ranks #59 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #18 · New York
NCES ID 360009602759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Ps 244 Richard R Green shrank from 344 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 360009602759 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 7.7:1 · 82.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students)
Ps 244 Richard R Green shrank from 344 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 244 Richard R Green in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 115 Daniel
Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School
854 students
- Ps 235 Janice
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
- This school 315
Ps 244 Richard R Green
315 students
What this shows Ps 244 Richard R Green reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 244 Richard R Green compares
Ps 244 Richard R Green 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 | 7.7:1 | ▼ 35% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.6% | ▲ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 8% in New York - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.7%
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
African American 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
White 5.4%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Ps 244 Richard R Green is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 244 Richard R Green Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 276 Louis Marshall | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 66 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 285 Meyer Levin | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 244 Richard R Green's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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 (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 244 Richard R Green
How many students attend Ps 244 Richard R Green?
Ps 244 Richard R Green has 315 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 244 Richard R Green?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 244 Richard R Green is 7.7:1, which is 35% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 51% 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 244 Richard R Green?
82.6% of students at Ps 244 Richard R Green are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 244 Richard R Green?
The largest demographic group at Ps 244 Richard R Green is African American at 75.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 244 Richard R Green?
Ps 244 Richard R Green has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 244 Richard R Green rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 244 Richard R Green ranks #59 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 244 Richard R Green, New York City Geographic District #18 also operates Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students), Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School (666 students), and Ps 276 Louis Marshall (560 students). See the New York City Geographic District #18 district page for the complete list.