Enrollment
379
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015106198
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #24 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts ranks #24 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015106198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts
Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 379 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.6% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 379 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 647 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #149.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students) and Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students) alongside Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts.
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 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts compares
Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 15% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in New York - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.4%
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
White 48.0%
Hispanic or Latino 34.3%
Asian 12.1%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Utrecht High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Brennan School (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,236
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,780
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary 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 (~379 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts
How many students attend Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts?
Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts has 379 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts?
64.6% of students at Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts is White at 48.0% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts?
Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts ranks #24 of 95 elementary 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 elementary schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
Is Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts a good school?
Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 #20?
Besides Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts, New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students), Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students), and New Utrecht High School (3,236 students). See the New York City Geographic District #20 district page for the complete list.
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