- Enrollment
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015302769
👥 S:T ratio 49
📋 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #82 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 25
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Ps 255 Barbara Reing School held near 809 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.6 → 64.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 360015302769 · Brooklyn, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
800 enr · 12.7:1 · 78.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: James Madison High School (3,983 students)
Ps 255 Barbara Reing School held near 809 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.6 → 64.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 255 Barbara Reing School 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 800
Ps 255 Barbara Reing School
800 students
What this shows Ps 255 Barbara Reing School reports 800 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 255 Barbara Reing School compares
Ps 255 Barbara Reing School 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 3,657
- 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 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 (~800 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 801 (2022-23) → 809 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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 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 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.
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.