- Enrollment
- 5,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker
Federal NCES profile for Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009102772
👥 S:T ratio 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #120 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 89.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker ranks #120 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #13 · New York
NCES ID 360009102772 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 360009102772 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 11.1:1 · 89.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students)
Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooklyn Techn
Brooklyn Technical High School
5,848 students
- Ps 11 Purvis J 923
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan
923 students
- Benjamin Banne 854
Benjamin Banneker Academy
854 students
- Ps 9 Sarah Smi 782
Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the)
782 students
- Academy of Art 757
Academy of Arts and Letters
757 students
- This school 178
Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker
178 students
What this shows Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker compares
Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.1% | ▲ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in New York - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
99.4%
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
African American 57.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
Asian 3.9%
White 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Technical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 11 Purvis J Behan | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Banneker Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Arts and Letters | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~178 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker
How many students attend Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker?
Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker has 178 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker?
89.1% of students at Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker?
The largest demographic group at Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker is African American at 57.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker?
Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 256 Benjamin Banneker rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker ranks #120 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 #13?
Besides Ps 256 Benjamin Banneker, New York City Geographic District #13 also operates Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students), Ps 11 Purvis J Behan (923 students), and Benjamin Banneker Academy (854 students). See the New York City Geographic District #13 district page for the complete list.