- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015106198
👥 S:T ratio 51
📋 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 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #24 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 41
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 360015106198 · Brooklyn, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 12.2:1 · 64.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students)
Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Hamilton
Fort Hamilton High School
4,044 students
- Franklin Delan
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
3,403 students
- New Utrecht Hi
New Utrecht High School
3,236 students
- Jhs 259 Willia
Jhs 259 William Mckinley
1,780 students
- Madeleine Bren 1,518
Madeleine Brennan School (the)
1,518 students
- This school 379
Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts
379 students
What this shows Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts compares
Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School for the Arts 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~379 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
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 41/100 (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 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.
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.