Enrollment
489
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden
Federal NCES profile for Ps 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012002824
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools.
- #216 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 88.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden has class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden ranks #216 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #19 · New York
NCES ID 360012002824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden
Ps 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 489 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 88.8% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 489 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 851 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #734, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and African American (33%) (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #19 also operates Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students) and Ps 214 Michael Friedsam (728 students) alongside Ps 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden.
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 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden compares
Ps 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.8% | ▲ 58% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 83% in New York - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.1%
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 51.7%
African American 32.9%
Asian 10.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
White 1.4%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Ps 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 214 Michael Friedsam | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East New York Family Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~489 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden
How many students attend Ps 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden?
Ps 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden has 489 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden?
88.8% of students at Ps 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden?
The largest demographic group at Ps 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden is Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden?
Ps 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden ranks #216 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 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden a good school?
Ps 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 #19?
Besides Ps 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden, New York City Geographic District #19 also operates Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students), Ps 214 Michael Friedsam (728 students), and Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin (661 students). See the New York City Geographic District #19 district page for the complete list.
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