- Enrollment
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 312 Bergen Beach
Federal NCES profile for Ps 312 Bergen Beach, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015302814
👥 S:T ratio 32
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 312 Bergen Beach earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #245 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 312 Bergen Beach has class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 312 Bergen Beach ranks #245 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #22 · New York
NCES ID 360015302814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Ps 312 Bergen Beach held near 611 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 52.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 360015302814 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
667 enr · 17.1:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: James Madison High School (3,983 students)
Ps 312 Bergen Beach held near 611 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 52.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 312 Bergen Beach in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Madison
James Madison High School
3,983 students
- Midwood High S
Midwood High School
3,657 students
- Ps 206 Joseph 1,508
Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb
1,508 students
- Jhs 234 Arthur 1,447
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham
1,447 students
- Ps 197 Kings H 1,074
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the)
1,074 students
- This school 667
Ps 312 Bergen Beach
667 students
What this shows Ps 312 Bergen Beach reports 667 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 312 Bergen Beach compares
Ps 312 Bergen Beach 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 45% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▼ 6% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 95% in New York - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.5%
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 32.7%
White 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Asian 11.7%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 32.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.0, Ps 312 Bergen Beach is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 312 Bergen Beach Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 312 Bergen Beach's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,657
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,508
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~667 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 312 Bergen Beach
How many students attend Ps 312 Bergen Beach?
Ps 312 Bergen Beach has 667 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 620 (2022-23) → 611 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 312 Bergen Beach?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 312 Bergen Beach is 17.1:1, which is 45% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 312 Bergen Beach?
52.9% of students at Ps 312 Bergen Beach are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 312 Bergen Beach?
The largest demographic group at Ps 312 Bergen Beach is African American at 32.7% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 312 Bergen Beach?
Ps 312 Bergen Beach has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 312 Bergen Beach rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 312 Bergen Beach ranks #245 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 #22?
Besides Ps 312 Bergen Beach, New York City Geographic District #22 also operates James Madison High School (3,983 students), Midwood High School (3,657 students), and Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb (1,508 students). See the New York City Geographic District #22 district page for the complete list.