Enrollment
112
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford
Federal NCES profile for Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009102796
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #91 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 88.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford ranks #91 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #13 · New York
NCES ID 360009102796 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford
Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 112 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 88.6% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of New York schools, with 112 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 104 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #90, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 98.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #13 also operates Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students) and Ps 11 Purvis J Behan (923 students) alongside Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford compares
Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.6% | ▲ 58% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in New York - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
98.2%
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
White 3.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: African American at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Technical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 11 Purvis J Behan | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Banneker Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Arts and Letters | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~112 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford
How many students attend Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford?
Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford has 112 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 35% 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 287 Bailey K Ashford?
88.6% of students at Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford?
The largest demographic group at Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford is African American at 63.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford?
Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford ranks #91 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.
Is Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford a good school?
Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #13?
Besides Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford, 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.
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