- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 297 Abraham Stockton
Federal NCES profile for Ps 297 Abraham Stockton, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360011902804
👥 S:T ratio 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 297 Abraham Stockton earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools.
- #55 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7:1
- small classes for New York
- 88.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 297 Abraham Stockton has class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 297 Abraham Stockton ranks #55 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #14 · New York
NCES ID 360011902804 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Ps 297 Abraham Stockton held near 207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.9 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 360011902804 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
196 enr · 7:1 · 88.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students)
Ps 297 Abraham Stockton held near 207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.9 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 297 Abraham Stockton in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 318 Eugenio
Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos
1,028 students
- Brooklyn Latin
Brooklyn Latin School (the)
772 students
- Williamsburg P
Williamsburg Preparatory School
667 students
- Ps 31 Samuel F
Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont
644 students
- Ps 84 Jose De
Ps 84 Jose De Diego
636 students
- This school 196
Ps 297 Abraham Stockton
196 students
What this shows Ps 297 Abraham Stockton reports 196 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 297 Abraham Stockton compares
Ps 297 Abraham Stockton 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 | 7:1 | ▼ 41% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.2% | ▲ 57% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
196
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.2%
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
7:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 6% in New York - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.9%
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 53.1%
African American 42.9%
White 3.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Ps 297 Abraham Stockton is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 297 Abraham Stockton Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Latin School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg Preparatory School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 84 Jose De Diego | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 297 Abraham Stockton's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~196 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 297 Abraham Stockton
How many students attend Ps 297 Abraham Stockton?
Ps 297 Abraham Stockton has 196 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 207 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 297 Abraham Stockton?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 297 Abraham Stockton is 7:1, which is 41% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 55% 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 297 Abraham Stockton?
88.2% of students at Ps 297 Abraham Stockton are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 297 Abraham Stockton?
The largest demographic group at Ps 297 Abraham Stockton is Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 297 Abraham Stockton?
Ps 297 Abraham Stockton has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 297 Abraham Stockton rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 297 Abraham Stockton ranks #55 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 #14?
Besides Ps 297 Abraham Stockton, New York City Geographic District #14 also operates Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students), Brooklyn Latin School (the) (772 students), and Williamsburg Preparatory School (667 students). See the New York City Geographic District #14 district page for the complete list.