Enrollment
194
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009402813
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (the) earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools.
- #176 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 85.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (the) has class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (the) ranks #176 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #16 · New York
NCES ID 360009402813 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (the)
Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (the) is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 194 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 85.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of New York schools, with 194 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 368 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #326, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (42%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #16 also operates Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology (469 students) and Ps 40 George W Carver (465 students) alongside Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (the).
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 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (the) compares
Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (the) 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.3% | ▲ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in New York - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.9%
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 52.6%
Hispanic or Latino 42.3%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 1.5%
White 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 40 George W Carver | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 21 Crispus Attucks | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boys and Girls High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Brownstone School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~194 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (the)
How many students attend Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (the)?
Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (the) has 194 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (the) is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (the)?
85.3% of students at Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (the) is African American at 52.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (the)?
Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (the) rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (the) ranks #176 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 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (the) a good school?
Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (the) earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 #16?
Besides Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy (the), New York City Geographic District #16 also operates Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology (469 students), Ps 40 George W Carver (465 students), and Ps 21 Crispus Attucks (430 students). See the New York City Geographic District #16 district page for the complete list.
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