- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 34 Oliver H Perry
Federal NCES profile for Ps 34 Oliver H Perry, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360011902156
👥 S:T ratio 36
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 34 Oliver H Perry earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools.
- #55 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 34 Oliver H Perry has class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 34 Oliver H Perry ranks #55 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #14 · New York
NCES ID 360011902156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Ps 34 Oliver H Perry held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 360011902156 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 16.1:1 · 24.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students)
Ps 34 Oliver H Perry held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 34 Oliver H Perry in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 318 Eugenio
Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos
1,028 students
- Brooklyn Latin
Brooklyn Latin School (the)
772 students
- Williamsburg P
Williamsburg Preparatory School
667 students
- Ps 31 Samuel F
Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont
644 students
- Ps 84 Jose De
Ps 84 Jose De Diego
636 students
- This school
Ps 34 Oliver H Perry
435 students
What this shows Ps 34 Oliver H Perry reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 34 Oliver H Perry compares
Ps 34 Oliver H Perry 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 57% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 92% in New York - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.3%
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 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 4.8%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Ps 34 Oliver H Perry is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 34 Oliver H Perry Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Latin School (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg Preparatory School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 84 Jose De Diego | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 34 Oliver H Perry's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 34 Oliver H Perry
How many students attend Ps 34 Oliver H Perry?
Ps 34 Oliver H Perry has 435 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 34 Oliver H Perry?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 34 Oliver H Perry is 16.1:1, which is 36% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 34 Oliver H Perry?
24.1% of students at Ps 34 Oliver H Perry are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 34 Oliver H Perry?
The largest demographic group at Ps 34 Oliver H Perry is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 34 Oliver H Perry?
Ps 34 Oliver H Perry has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 34 Oliver H Perry rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 34 Oliver H Perry ranks #55 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 #14?
Besides Ps 34 Oliver H Perry, New York City Geographic District #14 also operates Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students), Brooklyn Latin School (the) (772 students), and Williamsburg Preparatory School (667 students). See the New York City Geographic District #14 district page for the complete list.