- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole
Federal NCES profile for Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009202151
👥 S:T ratio 66
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #26 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.6:1
- small classes for New York
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole has class sizes smaller than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole ranks #26 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #15 · New York
NCES ID 360009202151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 360009202151 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 8.6:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunset Park High School (1,348 students)
Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunset Park Hi
Sunset Park High School
1,348 students
- Ps 321 William
Ps 321 William Penn
1,305 students
- Ms 51 William
Ms 51 William Alexander
1,038 students
- Ps 230 Doris L
Ps 230 Doris L Cohen
925 students
- Ps 130 Parksid
Ps 130 Parkside (the)
891 students
- This school 481
Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole
481 students
What this shows Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole compares
Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 29% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in New York - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.8%
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
White 44.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
African American 15.8%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 321 William Penn | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 51 William Alexander | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 230 Doris L Cohen | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 130 Parkside (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole
How many students attend Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole?
Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole has 481 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole is 8.6:1, which is 27% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole?
40.0% of students at Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole?
The largest demographic group at Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole is White at 44.9% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole?
Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 32 Samuel Mills Sprole rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole ranks #26 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 #15?
Besides Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole, New York City Geographic District #15 also operates Sunset Park High School (1,348 students), Ps 321 William Penn (1,305 students), and Ms 51 William Alexander (1,038 students). See the New York City Geographic District #15 district page for the complete list.