- Enrollment
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 326
Federal NCES profile for Ps 326, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015304885
👥 S:T ratio 36
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 326 earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools.
- #176 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- large classes for New York
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 326 has class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 326 ranks #176 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #22 · New York
NCES ID 360015304885 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Ps 326 grew from 149 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (+24.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 360015304885 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
192 enr · 16:1 · 73.2% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: James Madison High School (3,983 students)
Ps 326 grew from 149 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (+24.8%). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 326 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 192
Ps 326
192 students
What this shows Ps 326 reports 192 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 326 compares
Ps 326 is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 30% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
192
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 91% in New York - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.4%
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 63.0%
Asian 16.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 3.1%
White 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Ps 326 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 326 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 326'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 (~192 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 326
How many students attend Ps 326?
Ps 326 has 192 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 149 (2022-23) → 186 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 326?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 326 is 16:1, which is 36% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 326?
73.2% of students at Ps 326 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 326?
The largest demographic group at Ps 326 is African American at 63.0% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 326?
Ps 326 has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 326 rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 326 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.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #22?
Besides Ps 326, 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.