Enrollment
435
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360011902156
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools.
- #55 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 34
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 34 Oliver H Perry compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 34 Oliver H Perry
Ps 34 Oliver H Perry is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 435 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.1:1 is larger than about 92% of New York schools and 36% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 435 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 774 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #596, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #14 also operates Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students) and Brooklyn Latin School (the) (772 students) alongside Ps 34 Oliver H Perry.
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 34 Oliver H Perry compares
Ps 34 Oliver H Perry 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~435 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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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.
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 34/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Ps 34 Oliver H Perry a good school?
Ps 34 Oliver H Perry earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of 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 #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.
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