- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 26 Jesse Owens
Federal NCES profile for Ps 26 Jesse Owens, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009402128
👥 S:T ratio 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 26 Jesse Owens earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools.
- #63 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.2:1
- small classes for New York
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 26 Jesse Owens has class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 26 Jesse Owens ranks #63 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #16 · New York
NCES ID 360009402128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Ps 26 Jesse Owens grew from 183 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (+20.2%).
Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 360009402128 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 8.2:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology (469 students)
Ps 26 Jesse Owens grew from 183 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (+20.2%). Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 26 Jesse Owens in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooklyn High
Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology
469 students
- Ps 40 George W
Ps 40 George W Carver
465 students
- Ps 21 Crispus
Ps 21 Crispus Attucks
430 students
- Boys and Girls
Boys and Girls High School
353 students
- Brooklyn Brown
Brooklyn Brownstone School
352 students
- This school
Ps 26 Jesse Owens
214 students
What this shows Ps 26 Jesse Owens reports 214 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 26 Jesse Owens compares
Ps 26 Jesse Owens 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 | 8.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 18% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in New York - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.5%
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 47.7%
Hispanic or Latino 36.0%
White 9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Ps 26 Jesse Owens is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 26 Jesse Owens Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 40 George W Carver | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 21 Crispus Attucks | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boys and Girls High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Brownstone School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 26 Jesse Owens's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~214 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 26 Jesse Owens
How many students attend Ps 26 Jesse Owens?
Ps 26 Jesse Owens has 214 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 183 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 26 Jesse Owens?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 26 Jesse Owens is 8.2:1, which is 31% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 48% 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 26 Jesse Owens?
66.1% of students at Ps 26 Jesse Owens are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 26 Jesse Owens?
The largest demographic group at Ps 26 Jesse Owens is African American at 47.7% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 26 Jesse Owens?
Ps 26 Jesse Owens has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 26 Jesse Owens rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 26 Jesse Owens ranks #63 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 #16?
Besides Ps 26 Jesse Owens, New York City Geographic District #16 also operates Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology (469 students), Ps 40 George W Carver (465 students), and Ps 21 Crispus Attucks (430 students). See the New York City Geographic District #16 district page for the complete list.