- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills
Federal NCES profile for Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009202778
👥 S:T ratio 52
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #109 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills ranks #109 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #15 · New York
NCES ID 360009202778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 360009202778 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
564 enr · 12:1 · 32.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunset Park High School (1,348 students)
Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunset Park Hi
Sunset Park High School
1,348 students
- Ps 321 William
Ps 321 William Penn
1,305 students
- Ms 51 William
Ms 51 William Alexander
1,038 students
- Ps 230 Doris L
Ps 230 Doris L Cohen
925 students
- Ps 130 Parksid
Ps 130 Parkside (the)
891 students
- This school
Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills
564 students
What this shows Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills reports 564 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills compares
Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 43% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
564
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.6%
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 50.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
African American 13.7%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 321 William Penn | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 51 William Alexander | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 230 Doris L Cohen | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 130 Parkside (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~564 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills
How many students attend Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills?
Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills has 564 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills?
32.0% of students at Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills?
The largest demographic group at Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills is White at 50.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills?
Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 261 Zipporiah Mills rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills ranks #109 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 #15?
Besides Ps 261 Zipporiah Mills, New York City Geographic District #15 also operates Sunset Park High School (1,348 students), Ps 321 William Penn (1,305 students), and Ms 51 William Alexander (1,038 students). See the New York City Geographic District #15 district page for the complete list.