- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 250 George H Lindsay
Federal NCES profile for Ps 250 George H Lindsay, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360011902764
👥 S:T ratio 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 250 George H Lindsay earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #109 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 84.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 250 George H Lindsay has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 250 George H Lindsay ranks #109 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #14 · New York
NCES ID 360011902764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Ps 250 George H Lindsay shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 360011902764 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 10.7:1 · 84.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students)
Ps 250 George H Lindsay shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 250 George H Lindsay in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 318 Eugenio
Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos
1,028 students
- Brooklyn Latin
Brooklyn Latin School (the)
772 students
- Williamsburg P
Williamsburg Preparatory School
667 students
- Ps 31 Samuel F
Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont
644 students
- Ps 84 Jose De
Ps 84 Jose De Diego
636 students
- This school 257
Ps 250 George H Lindsay
257 students
What this shows Ps 250 George H Lindsay reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 250 George H Lindsay compares
Ps 250 George H Lindsay 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.2% | ▲ 50% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New York - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
73.2%
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 69.6%
African American 14.8%
Asian 11.3%
White 2.7%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Ps 250 George H Lindsay is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 250 George H Lindsay Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Latin School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 84 Jose De Diego | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 250 George H Lindsay's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~257 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 250 George H Lindsay
How many students attend Ps 250 George H Lindsay?
Ps 250 George H Lindsay has 257 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 256 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 250 George H Lindsay?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 250 George H Lindsay is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 250 George H Lindsay?
84.2% of students at Ps 250 George H Lindsay are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 250 George H Lindsay?
The largest demographic group at Ps 250 George H Lindsay is Hispanic or Latino at 69.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 250 George H Lindsay?
Ps 250 George H Lindsay has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 250 George H Lindsay rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 250 George H Lindsay ranks #109 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 #14?
Besides Ps 250 George H Lindsay, New York City Geographic District #14 also operates Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students), Brooklyn Latin School (the) (772 students), and Williamsburg Preparatory School (667 students). See the New York City Geographic District #14 district page for the complete list.