Enrollment
800
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 255 Barbara Reing School
Federal NCES profile for Ps 255 Barbara Reing School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015302769
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 255 Barbara Reing School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #82 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 78.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 255 Barbara Reing School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 255 Barbara Reing School ranks #82 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #22 · New York
NCES ID 360015302769 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 255 Barbara Reing School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 255 Barbara Reing School
Ps 255 Barbara Reing School is a high-poverty, large elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 800 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 800 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 613 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #346.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Asian (30%) (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #22 also operates James Madison High School (3,983 students) and Midwood High School (3,657 students) alongside Ps 255 Barbara Reing School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ps 255 Barbara Reing School compares
Ps 255 Barbara Reing School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.5% | ▲ 40% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 800 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
800
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 68% in New York - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.1%
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 55.4%
Asian 29.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Ps 255 Barbara Reing School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 255 Barbara Reing School 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 255 Barbara Reing School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~800 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 255 Barbara Reing School
How many students attend Ps 255 Barbara Reing School?
Ps 255 Barbara Reing School has 800 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 255 Barbara Reing School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 255 Barbara Reing School is 12.7:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 255 Barbara Reing School?
78.5% of students at Ps 255 Barbara Reing School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 255 Barbara Reing School?
The largest demographic group at Ps 255 Barbara Reing School is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 255 Barbara Reing School?
Ps 255 Barbara Reing School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ps 255 Barbara Reing School rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 255 Barbara Reing School 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.
Is Ps 255 Barbara Reing School a good school?
Ps 255 Barbara Reing School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #22?
Besides Ps 255 Barbara Reing School, 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.
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