- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 273 Wortman
Federal NCES profile for Ps 273 Wortman, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012002787
👥 S:T ratio 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 273 Wortman earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools.
- #190 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 85.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 273 Wortman has class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 273 Wortman ranks #190 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #19 · New York
NCES ID 360012002787 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Ps 273 Wortman shrank from 310 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 360012002787 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 13.6:1 · 85.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students)
Ps 273 Wortman shrank from 310 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 273 Wortman in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Transit Tech C
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School
795 students
- Ps 214 Michael
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam
728 students
- Ps 159 Isaac P
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin
661 students
- Ps 108 Sal Abb
Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento
649 students
- East New York
East New York Family Academy
610 students
- This school 299
Ps 273 Wortman
299 students
What this shows Ps 273 Wortman reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 273 Wortman compares
Ps 273 Wortman is a shrinking 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.8% | ▲ 53% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in New York - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
68.2%
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 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
White 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Ps 273 Wortman is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 273 Wortman Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 214 Michael Friedsam | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East New York Family Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 273 Wortman's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 273 Wortman
How many students attend Ps 273 Wortman?
Ps 273 Wortman has 299 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 273 Wortman?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 273 Wortman is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 273 Wortman?
85.8% of students at Ps 273 Wortman are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 273 Wortman?
The largest demographic group at Ps 273 Wortman is African American at 65.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 273 Wortman?
Ps 273 Wortman has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 273 Wortman rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 273 Wortman ranks #190 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 #19?
Besides Ps 273 Wortman, New York City Geographic District #19 also operates Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students), Ps 214 Michael Friedsam (728 students), and Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin (661 students). See the New York City Geographic District #19 district page for the complete list.