- Enrollment
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 251 Paerdegat
Federal NCES profile for Ps 251 Paerdegat, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015302853
👥 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 251 Paerdegat earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #151 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 251 Paerdegat has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 251 Paerdegat ranks #151 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #22 · New York
NCES ID 360015302853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Ps 251 Paerdegat held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 360015302853 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 11.8:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: James Madison High School (3,983 students)
Ps 251 Paerdegat held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 251 Paerdegat 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 329
Ps 251 Paerdegat
329 students
What this shows Ps 251 Paerdegat reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 251 Paerdegat compares
Ps 251 Paerdegat 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 44% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in New York - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
72.9%
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 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.5%
Asian 3.0%
White 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Ps 251 Paerdegat is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 251 Paerdegat 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 251 Paerdegat'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 (~329 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 251 Paerdegat
How many students attend Ps 251 Paerdegat?
Ps 251 Paerdegat has 329 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 251 Paerdegat?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 251 Paerdegat is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 251 Paerdegat?
81.0% of students at Ps 251 Paerdegat are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 251 Paerdegat?
The largest demographic group at Ps 251 Paerdegat is African American at 68.1% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 251 Paerdegat?
Ps 251 Paerdegat has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 251 Paerdegat rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 251 Paerdegat ranks #151 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 251 Paerdegat, 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.