- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 289 George V Brower
Federal NCES profile for Ps 289 George V Brower, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009502798
👥 S:T ratio 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 289 George V Brower earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #137 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 88.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 289 George V Brower has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 289 George V Brower ranks #137 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009502798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Ps 289 George V Brower held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 360009502798 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 11.7:1 · 88.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara Barton High School (1,325 students)
Ps 289 George V Brower held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 289 George V Brower in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clara Barton H
Clara Barton High School
1,325 students
- Medgar Evers C
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
1,267 students
- Ps 189 Bilingu
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the)
887 students
- Ps 249 Caton (
Ps 249 Caton (the)
663 students
- Ps 316 Elijah
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud
644 students
- This school 280
Ps 289 George V Brower
280 students
What this shows Ps 289 George V Brower reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 289 George V Brower compares
Ps 289 George V Brower 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.0% | ▲ 57% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in New York - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
70.4%
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 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
White 3.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Ps 289 George V Brower is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 289 George V Brower Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Medgar Evers College Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 249 Caton (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 316 Elijah Stroud | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 289 George V Brower's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~280 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 289 George V Brower
How many students attend Ps 289 George V Brower?
Ps 289 George V Brower has 280 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 289 George V Brower?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 289 George V Brower is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% 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 289 George V Brower?
88.0% of students at Ps 289 George V Brower are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 289 George V Brower?
The largest demographic group at Ps 289 George V Brower is African American at 69.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 289 George V Brower?
Ps 289 George V Brower has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 289 George V Brower rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 289 George V Brower ranks #137 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 #17?
Besides Ps 289 George V Brower, New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Clara Barton High School (1,325 students), Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students), and Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) (887 students). See the New York City Geographic District #17 district page for the complete list.