Enrollment
708
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 29 John M Harrigan
Federal NCES profile for Ps 29 John M Harrigan, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009202139
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 29 John M Harrigan earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools.
- #13 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 29 John M Harrigan has class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 29 John M Harrigan ranks #13 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #15 · New York
NCES ID 360009202139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 29 John M Harrigan compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 29 John M Harrigan
Ps 29 John M Harrigan is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 708 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.7:1 is larger than about 90% of New York schools and 33% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.7% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 708 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 427 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #45, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 50/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
New York City Geographic District #15 also operates Sunset Park High School (1,348 students) and Ps 321 William Penn (1,305 students) alongside Ps 29 John M Harrigan.
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 29 John M Harrigan compares
Ps 29 John M Harrigan 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 79% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 708 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
708
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 90% in New York - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
White 68.8%
Two or More 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Asian 7.1%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Ps 29 John M Harrigan is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 29 John M Harrigan Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 321 William Penn | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ms 51 William Alexander | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 230 Doris L Cohen | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 130 Parkside (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 29 John M Harrigan's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~708 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 29 John M Harrigan
How many students attend Ps 29 John M Harrigan?
Ps 29 John M Harrigan has 708 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 29 John M Harrigan?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 29 John M Harrigan is 15.7:1, which is 33% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 29 John M Harrigan?
11.7% of students at Ps 29 John M Harrigan are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 29 John M Harrigan?
The largest demographic group at Ps 29 John M Harrigan is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 29 John M Harrigan?
Ps 29 John M Harrigan has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 29 John M Harrigan rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 29 John M Harrigan ranks #13 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 29 John M Harrigan a good school?
Ps 29 John M Harrigan earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. 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 #15?
Besides Ps 29 John M Harrigan, New York City Geographic District #15 also operates Sunset Park High School (1,348 students), Ps 321 William Penn (1,305 students), and Ms 51 William Alexander (1,038 students). See the New York City Geographic District #15 district page for the complete list.
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