- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 346 Abe Stark
Federal NCES profile for Ps 346 Abe Stark, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012002855
👥 S:T ratio 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 346 Abe Stark earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools.
- #91 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 81.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 346 Abe Stark has class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 346 Abe Stark ranks #91 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #19 · New York
NCES ID 360012002855 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Ps 346 Abe Stark held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.6 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 360012002855 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 9.9:1 · 81.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students)
Ps 346 Abe Stark held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.6 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 346 Abe Stark in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Transit Tech C
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School
795 students
- Ps 214 Michael
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam
728 students
- Ps 159 Isaac P
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin
661 students
- Ps 108 Sal Abb
Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento
649 students
- East New York
East New York Family Academy
610 students
- This school
Ps 346 Abe Stark
385 students
What this shows Ps 346 Abe Stark reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 346 Abe Stark compares
Ps 346 Abe Stark 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.6% | ▲ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 28% in New York - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
75.1%
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 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
White 2.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Ps 346 Abe Stark is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 346 Abe Stark Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 214 Michael Friedsam | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East New York Family Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 346 Abe Stark's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 346 Abe Stark
How many students attend Ps 346 Abe Stark?
Ps 346 Abe Stark has 385 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 346 Abe Stark?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 346 Abe Stark is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 346 Abe Stark?
81.6% of students at Ps 346 Abe Stark are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 346 Abe Stark?
The largest demographic group at Ps 346 Abe Stark is African American at 68.8% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 346 Abe Stark?
Ps 346 Abe Stark has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 346 Abe Stark rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 346 Abe Stark ranks #91 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 #19?
Besides Ps 346 Abe Stark, 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.