- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz
Federal NCES profile for Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012102805
👥 S:T ratio 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools.
- #216 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 97.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz has class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz ranks #216 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #23 · New York
NCES ID 360012102805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 360012102805 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 14.7:1 · 97.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii (662 students)
Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eagle Academy
Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii
662 students
- Brooklyn Colle
Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School
512 students
- Ps 156 Waverly
Ps 156 Waverly
421 students
- Ps 184 Newport
Ps 184 Newport
395 students
- Brooklyn Landm
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School
378 students
- This school
Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz
339 students
What this shows Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz compares
Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.0% | ▲ 73% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 85% in New York - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.9%
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
African American 61.7%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
White 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 156 Waverly | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 184 Newport | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz
How many students attend Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz?
Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz has 339 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz is 14.7:1, which is 25% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz?
97.0% of students at Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz?
The largest demographic group at Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz is African American at 61.7% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz?
Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 298 Dr Betty Shabazz rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz ranks #216 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 #23?
Besides Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz, New York City Geographic District #23 also operates Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii (662 students), Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School (512 students), and Ps 156 Waverly (421 students). See the New York City Geographic District #23 district page for the complete list.