- Enrollment
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach
Federal NCES profile for Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015302854
👥 S:T ratio 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach 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
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 43.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach ranks #137 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #22 · New York
NCES ID 360015302854 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach shrank from 330 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (-12.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 360015302854 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 11.3:1 · 43.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: James Madison High School (3,983 students)
Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach shrank from 330 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (-12.1%). Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Madison
James Madison High School
3,983 students
- Midwood High S
Midwood High School
3,657 students
- Ps 206 Joseph 1,508
Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb
1,508 students
- Jhs 234 Arthur 1,447
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham
1,447 students
- Ps 197 Kings H 1,074
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the)
1,074 students
- This school 293
Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach
293 students
What this shows Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach compares
Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.6% | ▼ 22% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New York - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.3%
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 50.9%
Asian 26.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,657
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,508
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach
How many students attend Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach?
Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach has 293 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 277 Gerritsen Beach?
43.6% of students at Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach?
The largest demographic group at Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach?
Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach 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 277 Gerritsen Beach rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach 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 #22?
Besides Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach, New York City Geographic District #22 also operates James Madison High School (3,983 students), Midwood High School (3,657 students), and Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb (1,508 students). See the New York City Geographic District #22 district page for the complete list.