- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009402779
👥 S:T ratio 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #202 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 85.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School ranks #202 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #16 · New York
NCES ID 360009402779 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School held near 160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.1 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 360009402779 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
155 enr · 14.1:1 · 85.7% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology (469 students)
Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School held near 160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.1 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School 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 155
Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School
155 students
What this shows Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School reports 155 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School compares
Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.7% | ▲ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
155
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in New York - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
71.0%
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
African American 72.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
White 5.8%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 40 George W Carver | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 21 Crispus Attucks | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boys and Girls High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Brownstone School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School'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 (~155 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School
How many students attend Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School?
Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School has 155 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 161 (2022-23) → 160 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School?
85.7% of students at Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School is African American at 72.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School?
Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School ranks #202 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 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School, 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.