Enrollment
155
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009402779
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 25/100 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
- 25
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School
Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 155 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 85.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of New York schools, with 155 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 246 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #231, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 45/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #16 also operates Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology (469 students) and Ps 40 George W Carver (465 students) alongside Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School compares
Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~155 students)
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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.
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 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School a good school?
Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School earns 25/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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