- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 295
Federal NCES profile for Ps 295, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009202325
👥 S:T ratio 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 295 earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of New York schools.
- #73 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 295 has class sizes smaller than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 295 ranks #73 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #15 · New York
NCES ID 360009202325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Ps 295 shrank from 242 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (-12.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 360009202325 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
209 enr · 8.7:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunset Park High School (1,348 students)
Ps 295 shrank from 242 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (-12.4%). Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 295 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 209
Ps 295
209 students
What this shows Ps 295 reports 209 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 295 compares
Ps 295 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 23% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 209 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
209
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in New York - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.8%
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
Hispanic or Latino 48.3%
White 38.3%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 4.3%
Asian 4.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Ps 295 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 295 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 321 William Penn | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 51 William Alexander | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 230 Doris L Cohen | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 130 Parkside (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 295'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 (~209 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 295
How many students attend Ps 295?
Ps 295 has 209 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 295?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 295 is 8.7:1, which is 26% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 45% 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 295?
43.4% of students at Ps 295 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 295?
The largest demographic group at Ps 295 is Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 295?
Ps 295 has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 295 rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 295 ranks #73 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 295, 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.