- Enrollment
- 3,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 253
Federal NCES profile for Ps 253, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015202767
👥 S:T ratio 38
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 253 earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #82 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 83.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 253 has class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 253 ranks #82 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #21 · New York
NCES ID 360015202767 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Ps 253 held near 913 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 62.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 360015202767 · Brooklyn, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
955 enr · 15.4:1 · 83.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students)
Ps 253 held near 913 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 62.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 253 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edward R Murro
Edward R Murrow High School
3,503 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High School
2,210 students
- John Dewey Hig
John Dewey High School
2,209 students
- Is 228 David a
Is 228 David a Boody
1,555 students
- Is 98 Bay Acad
Is 98 Bay Academy
1,435 students
- This school 955
Ps 253
955 students
What this shows Ps 253 reports 955 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 253 compares
Ps 253 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.5% | ▲ 49% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 955 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
955
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in New York - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.4%
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
White 38.0%
Asian 32.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Ps 253 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 253 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward R Murrow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Dewey High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 228 David a Boody | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 98 Bay Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 253's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,209
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,435
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~955 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 253
How many students attend Ps 253?
Ps 253 has 955 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 875 (2022-23) → 913 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 253?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 253 is 15.4:1, which is 31% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 253?
83.5% of students at Ps 253 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 253?
The largest demographic group at Ps 253 is White at 38.0% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 253?
Ps 253 has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 253 rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 253 ranks #82 of 95 elementary 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 elementary schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #21?
Besides Ps 253, New York City Geographic District #21 also operates Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students), Abraham Lincoln High School (2,210 students), and John Dewey High School (2,209 students). See the New York City Geographic District #21 district page for the complete list.