- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud
Federal NCES profile for Ps 316 Elijah Stroud, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009502815
👥 S:T ratio 40
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #190 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- large classes for New York
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud has class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 316 Elijah Stroud ranks #190 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009502815 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.1 → 50.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 360009502815 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
644 enr · 15:1 · 51.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara Barton High School (1,325 students)
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.1 → 50.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clara Barton H
Clara Barton High School
1,325 students
- Medgar Evers C
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
1,267 students
- Ps 189 Bilingu
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the)
887 students
- Ps 249 Caton (
Ps 249 Caton (the)
663 students
- This school
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud
644 students
- Norma Adams Cl
Norma Adams Clemons Academy
588 students
What this shows Ps 316 Elijah Stroud reports 644 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 316 Elijah Stroud compares
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▼ 8% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 86% in New York - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.0%
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 50.9%
White 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Ps 316 Elijah Stroud is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 316 Elijah Stroud Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Medgar Evers College Preparatory School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 249 Caton (the) | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norma Adams Clemons Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 316 Elijah Stroud's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~644 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 316 Elijah Stroud
How many students attend Ps 316 Elijah Stroud?
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud has 644 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 316 Elijah Stroud?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 316 Elijah Stroud is 15:1, which is 27% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 316 Elijah Stroud?
51.5% of students at Ps 316 Elijah Stroud are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 316 Elijah Stroud?
The largest demographic group at Ps 316 Elijah Stroud is African American at 50.9% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 316 Elijah Stroud?
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 316 Elijah Stroud rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 316 Elijah Stroud ranks #190 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 #17?
Besides Ps 316 Elijah Stroud, New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Clara Barton High School (1,325 students), Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students), and Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) (887 students). See the New York City Geographic District #17 district page for the complete list.