- Enrollment
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 245
Federal NCES profile for Ps 245, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015300800
👥 S:T ratio 52
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 245 earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #63 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 86.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 245 has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 245 ranks #63 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #22 · New York
NCES ID 360015300800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Ps 245 held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 360015300800 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 12:1 · 86.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: James Madison High School (3,983 students)
Ps 245 held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 245 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 228
Ps 245
228 students
What this shows Ps 245 reports 228 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 245 compares
Ps 245 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.5% | ▲ 54% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.8%
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 47.4%
African American 43.4%
White 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Ps 245 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 245 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 245'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 (~228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 245
How many students attend Ps 245?
Ps 245 has 228 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 223 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 245?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 245 is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 245?
86.5% of students at Ps 245 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 245?
The largest demographic group at Ps 245 is Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 245?
Ps 245 has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 245 rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 245 ranks #63 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 245, 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.