- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009202139
👥 S:T ratio 37
📋 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 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools.
- #13 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 59
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Ps 29 John M Harrigan held near 702 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.4 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 360009202139 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
708 enr · 15.7:1 · 11.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunset Park High School (1,348 students)
Ps 29 John M Harrigan held near 702 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.4 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 29 John M Harrigan in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunset Park Hi
Sunset Park High School
1,348 students
- Ps 321 William
Ps 321 William Penn
1,305 students
- Ms 51 William
Ms 51 William Alexander
1,038 students
- Ps 230 Doris L
Ps 230 Doris L Cohen
925 students
- Ps 130 Parksid
Ps 130 Parkside (the)
891 students
- This school
Ps 29 John M Harrigan
708 students
What this shows Ps 29 John M Harrigan reports 708 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 29 John M Harrigan compares
Ps 29 John M Harrigan 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 1,305
- 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
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 (~708 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 721 (2022-23) → 702 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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 59/100 (higher 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 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.
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.