- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook
Federal NCES profile for Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009602786
👥 S:T ratio 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #137 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 91.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook ranks #137 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #18 · New York
NCES ID 360009602786 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook grew from 349 students in 2022-23 to 390 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 360009602786 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 11.4:1 · 91.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students)
Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook grew from 349 students in 2022-23 to 390 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook 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
Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook
365 students
What this shows Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook compares
Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.4% | ▲ 63% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New York - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
78.6%
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 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%
White 3.3%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 276 Louis Marshall | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 66 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 285 Meyer Levin | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook'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 (~365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook
How many students attend Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook?
Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook has 365 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook?
91.4% of students at Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook?
The largest demographic group at Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook is African American at 71.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook?
Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 272 Curtis Estabrook rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 272 Curtis Estabrook ranks #137 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 272 Curtis Estabrook, 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.