- Enrollment
- 3,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015202797
👥 S:T ratio 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #120 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 93.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) ranks #120 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #21 · New York
NCES ID 360015202797 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) shrank from 518 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.2 → 46.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 360015202797 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 10.9:1 · 93.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students)
Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) shrank from 518 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 47.2 → 46.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edward R Murro
Edward R Murrow High School
3,503 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High School
2,210 students
- John Dewey Hig
John Dewey High School
2,209 students
- Is 228 David a
Is 228 David a Boody
1,555 students
- Is 98 Bay Acad
Is 98 Bay Academy
1,435 students
- This school 514
Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the)
514 students
What this shows Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) compares
Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.6% | ▲ 67% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in New York - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
79.8%
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 55.8%
Hispanic or Latino 37.7%
White 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward R Murrow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Dewey High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 228 David a Boody | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 98 Bay Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,209
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,435
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- 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 (~514 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the)
How many students attend Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the)?
Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) has 514 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 518 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) is 10.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the)?
93.6% of students at Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) is African American at 55.8% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the)?
Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) ranks #120 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 #21?
Besides Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the), New York City Geographic District #21 also operates Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students), Abraham Lincoln High School (2,210 students), and John Dewey High School (2,209 students). See the New York City Geographic District #21 district page for the complete list.