Enrollment
339
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012102805
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools.
- #216 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 24
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz
Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 339 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 97.0% of students qualify for free meals, 73% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 339 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 582 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #542, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #23 also operates Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii (662 students) and Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School (512 students) alongside Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz.
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 298 Dr Betty Shabazz compares
Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~339 students)
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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.
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 24/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz a good school?
Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 #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.
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