- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 279 Herman Schreiber
Federal NCES profile for Ps 279 Herman Schreiber, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009602791
👥 S:T ratio 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 279 Herman Schreiber earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools.
- #245 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 76.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 279 Herman Schreiber has class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 279 Herman Schreiber ranks #245 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #18 · New York
NCES ID 360009602791 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Ps 279 Herman Schreiber held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 360009602791 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 16.2:1 · 76.9% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students)
Ps 279 Herman Schreiber held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 279 Herman Schreiber 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 276
Ps 279 Herman Schreiber
276 students
What this shows Ps 279 Herman Schreiber reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 279 Herman Schreiber compares
Ps 279 Herman Schreiber 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 37% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 37% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 92% in New York - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.2%
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 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
White 3.3%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, Ps 279 Herman Schreiber is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 279 Herman Schreiber Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 285 Meyer Levin | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 279 Herman Schreiber'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 (~276 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 279 Herman Schreiber
How many students attend Ps 279 Herman Schreiber?
Ps 279 Herman Schreiber has 276 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 279 Herman Schreiber?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 279 Herman Schreiber is 16.2:1, which is 37% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 279 Herman Schreiber?
76.9% of students at Ps 279 Herman Schreiber are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 279 Herman Schreiber?
The largest demographic group at Ps 279 Herman Schreiber is African American at 84.1% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 279 Herman Schreiber?
Ps 279 Herman Schreiber has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 279 Herman Schreiber rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 279 Herman Schreiber ranks #245 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 279 Herman Schreiber, 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.