- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 268 Emma Lazarus
Federal NCES profile for Ps 268 Emma Lazarus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009602782
👥 S:T ratio 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 268 Emma Lazarus earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools.
- #176 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- large classes for New York
- 89.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 268 Emma Lazarus has class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 268 Emma Lazarus ranks #176 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #18 · New York
NCES ID 360009602782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Ps 268 Emma Lazarus grew from 236 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (+14.0%).
Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 360009602782 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 13:1 · 89.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students)
Ps 268 Emma Lazarus grew from 236 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (+14.0%). Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 268 Emma Lazarus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 115 Daniel
Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School
854 students
- Ps 235 Janice
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School
666 students
- Ps 276 Louis M
Ps 276 Louis Marshall
560 students
- Ps 66
Ps 66
527 students
- Is 285 Meyer L
Is 285 Meyer Levin
512 students
- This school 286
Ps 268 Emma Lazarus
286 students
What this shows Ps 268 Emma Lazarus reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 268 Emma Lazarus compares
Ps 268 Emma Lazarus is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.4% | ▲ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in New York - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.4%
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
African American 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
White 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Ps 268 Emma Lazarus is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 268 Emma Lazarus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 276 Louis Marshall | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 66 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 285 Meyer Levin | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 268 Emma Lazarus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 268 Emma Lazarus
How many students attend Ps 268 Emma Lazarus?
Ps 268 Emma Lazarus has 286 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 268 Emma Lazarus?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 268 Emma Lazarus is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 268 Emma Lazarus?
89.4% of students at Ps 268 Emma Lazarus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 268 Emma Lazarus?
The largest demographic group at Ps 268 Emma Lazarus is African American at 73.1% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 268 Emma Lazarus?
Ps 268 Emma Lazarus has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 268 Emma Lazarus rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 268 Emma Lazarus ranks #176 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 #18?
Besides Ps 268 Emma Lazarus, New York City Geographic District #18 also operates Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students), Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School (666 students), and Ps 276 Louis Marshall (560 students). See the New York City Geographic District #18 district page for the complete list.