Enrollment
644
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009502815
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 25/100 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
- 25
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 316 Elijah Stroud compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 316 Elijah Stroud
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 644 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15:1 is larger than about 86% of New York schools and 27% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.5% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 644 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 646 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #563, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and White (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Clara Barton High School (1,325 students) and Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students) alongside Ps 316 Elijah Stroud.
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 316 Elijah Stroud compares
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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
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 (~644 students)
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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.
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 25/100 (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 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.
Is Ps 316 Elijah Stroud a good school?
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud earns 25/100 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. 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 #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.
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