- Enrollment
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold
Federal NCES profile for Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015302768
👥 S:T ratio 32
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools.
- #202 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold has class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold ranks #202 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #22 · New York
NCES ID 360015302768 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold grew from 655 students in 2022-23 to 711 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE held 42.6 → 42.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 360015302768 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
719 enr · 17.1:1 · 61.8% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: James Madison High School (3,983 students)
Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold grew from 655 students in 2022-23 to 711 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE held 42.6 → 42.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold 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 719
Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold
719 students
What this shows Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold reports 719 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold compares
Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold is a growing 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 45% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▲ 10% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 719 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
719
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 95% in New York - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.0%
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 62.6%
Asian 23.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold'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 (~719 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold
How many students attend Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold?
Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold has 719 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 655 (2022-23) → 711 (2023-24), up 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold is 17.1:1, which is 45% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold?
61.8% of students at Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold?
The largest demographic group at Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold?
Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 254 Dag Hammarskjold rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 254 Dag Hammarskjold ranks #202 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 254 Dag Hammarskjold, 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.