- Enrollment
- 3,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 329 Surfside
Federal NCES profile for Ps 329 Surfside, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015202821
👥 S:T ratio 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 329 Surfside earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #120 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 95.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 329 Surfside has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 329 Surfside ranks #120 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #21 · New York
NCES ID 360015202821 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Ps 329 Surfside grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 360015202821 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 11.2:1 · 95.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students)
Ps 329 Surfside grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 329 Surfside in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edward R Murro
Edward R Murrow High School
3,503 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High School
2,210 students
- John Dewey Hig
John Dewey High School
2,209 students
- Is 228 David a
Is 228 David a Boody
1,555 students
- Is 98 Bay Acad
Is 98 Bay Academy
1,435 students
- This school 279
Ps 329 Surfside
279 students
What this shows Ps 329 Surfside reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 329 Surfside compares
Ps 329 Surfside 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.8% | ▲ 70% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in New York - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
92.1%
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 58.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
Asian 3.2%
White 1.8%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Ps 329 Surfside is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 329 Surfside Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward R Murrow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Dewey High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 228 David a Boody | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 98 Bay Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 329 Surfside's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,209
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,435
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~279 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 329 Surfside
How many students attend Ps 329 Surfside?
Ps 329 Surfside has 279 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 329 Surfside?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 329 Surfside is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 329 Surfside?
95.8% of students at Ps 329 Surfside are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 329 Surfside?
The largest demographic group at Ps 329 Surfside is African American at 58.1% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 329 Surfside?
Ps 329 Surfside has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 329 Surfside rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 329 Surfside ranks #120 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 #21?
Besides Ps 329 Surfside, New York City Geographic District #21 also operates Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students), Abraham Lincoln High School (2,210 students), and John Dewey High School (2,209 students). See the New York City Geographic District #21 district page for the complete list.