- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 249 Caton (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 249 Caton (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009502763
👥 S:T ratio 48
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 249 Caton (the) earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools.
- #63 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- large classes for New York
- 78.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 249 Caton (the) has class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 249 Caton (the) ranks #63 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009502763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Ps 249 Caton (the) held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 360009502763 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
663 enr · 13:1 · 78.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara Barton High School (1,325 students)
Ps 249 Caton (the) held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 249 Caton (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clara Barton H
Clara Barton High School
1,325 students
- Medgar Evers C
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
1,267 students
- Ps 189 Bilingu
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the)
887 students
- This school
Ps 249 Caton (the)
663 students
- Ps 316 Elijah
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud
644 students
- Norma Adams Cl
Norma Adams Clemons Academy
588 students
What this shows Ps 249 Caton (the) reports 663 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 249 Caton (the) compares
Ps 249 Caton (the) 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 39% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in New York - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.3%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.3%
African American 38.7%
White 7.1%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Ps 249 Caton (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 249 Caton (the) 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 316 Elijah Stroud | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norma Adams Clemons Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 249 Caton (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~663 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 249 Caton (the)
How many students attend Ps 249 Caton (the)?
Ps 249 Caton (the) has 663 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 710 (2022-23) → 699 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 249 Caton (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 249 Caton (the) is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 249 Caton (the)?
78.0% of students at Ps 249 Caton (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 249 Caton (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 249 Caton (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 249 Caton (the)?
Ps 249 Caton (the) 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 249 Caton (the) rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 249 Caton (the) 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 #17?
Besides Ps 249 Caton (the), 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.