- Enrollment
- 5,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 282 Park Slope
Federal NCES profile for Ps 282 Park Slope, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009102793
👥 S:T ratio 37
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 282 Park Slope earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #216 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 282 Park Slope has class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 282 Park Slope ranks #216 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #13 · New York
NCES ID 360009102793 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Ps 282 Park Slope grew from 496 students in 2022-23 to 539 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 360009102793 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 15.8:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students)
Ps 282 Park Slope grew from 496 students in 2022-23 to 539 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 282 Park Slope in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooklyn Techn
Brooklyn Technical High School
5,848 students
- Ps 11 Purvis J 923
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan
923 students
- Benjamin Banne 854
Benjamin Banneker Academy
854 students
- Ps 9 Sarah Smi 782
Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the)
782 students
- Academy of Art 757
Academy of Arts and Letters
757 students
- This school 569
Ps 282 Park Slope
569 students
What this shows Ps 282 Park Slope reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 282 Park Slope compares
Ps 282 Park Slope 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 46% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 91% in New York - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.3%
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 40.6%
African American 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: White at 40.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Ps 282 Park Slope is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 282 Park Slope Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Technical High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 11 Purvis J Behan | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Banneker Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy of Arts and Letters | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 282 Park Slope's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~569 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 282 Park Slope
How many students attend Ps 282 Park Slope?
Ps 282 Park Slope has 569 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 496 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 282 Park Slope?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 282 Park Slope is 15.8:1, which is 34% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 282 Park Slope?
30.4% of students at Ps 282 Park Slope are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 282 Park Slope?
The largest demographic group at Ps 282 Park Slope is White at 40.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 282 Park Slope?
Ps 282 Park Slope has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 282 Park Slope rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 282 Park Slope ranks #216 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 #13?
Besides Ps 282 Park Slope, New York City Geographic District #13 also operates Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students), Ps 11 Purvis J Behan (923 students), and Benjamin Banneker Academy (854 students). See the New York City Geographic District #13 district page for the complete list.