- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 257 John F Hylan
Federal NCES profile for Ps 257 John F Hylan, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360011902773
👥 S:T ratio 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 257 John F Hylan earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools.
- #82 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.6:1
- small classes for New York
- 86.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 257 John F Hylan has class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 257 John F Hylan ranks #82 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #14 · New York
NCES ID 360011902773 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Ps 257 John F Hylan held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.1 → 40.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 360011902773 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 9.6:1 · 86.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students)
Ps 257 John F Hylan held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.1 → 40.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 257 John F Hylan in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 318 Eugenio
Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos
1,028 students
- Brooklyn Latin
Brooklyn Latin School (the)
772 students
- Williamsburg P
Williamsburg Preparatory School
667 students
- Ps 31 Samuel F
Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont
644 students
- Ps 84 Jose De
Ps 84 Jose De Diego
636 students
- This school
Ps 257 John F Hylan
431 students
What this shows Ps 257 John F Hylan reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 257 John F Hylan compares
Ps 257 John F Hylan 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.8% | ▲ 54% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 24% in New York - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.0%
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
Hispanic or Latino 75.4%
African American 20.6%
White 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Ps 257 John F Hylan is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 257 John F Hylan Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Latin School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 84 Jose De Diego | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 257 John F Hylan's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 257 John F Hylan
How many students attend Ps 257 John F Hylan?
Ps 257 John F Hylan has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 257 John F Hylan?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 257 John F Hylan is 9.6:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 257 John F Hylan?
86.8% of students at Ps 257 John F Hylan are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 257 John F Hylan?
The largest demographic group at Ps 257 John F Hylan is Hispanic or Latino at 75.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 257 John F Hylan?
Ps 257 John F Hylan has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 257 John F Hylan rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 257 John F Hylan ranks #82 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 #14?
Besides Ps 257 John F Hylan, New York City Geographic District #14 also operates Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students), Brooklyn Latin School (the) (772 students), and Williamsburg Preparatory School (667 students). See the New York City Geographic District #14 district page for the complete list.