- Enrollment
- 5,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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
📋 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford shrank from 132 students in 2022-23 to 121 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 11.4 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 360009102796 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
112 enr · 10.2:1 · 88.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students)
Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford shrank from 132 students in 2022-23 to 121 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE added 11.4 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford 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 112
Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford
112 students
What this shows Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford reports 112 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford compares
Ps 287 Bailey K Ashford 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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 (~112 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 132 (2022-23) → 121 (2023-24), down 11.
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 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 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.
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.