- Enrollment
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School
Federal NCES profile for Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015303387
👥 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 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #137 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 88.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School ranks #137 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #22 · New York
NCES ID 360015303387 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School shrank from 396 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 360015303387 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 11.3:1 · 88.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: James Madison High School (3,983 students)
Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School shrank from 396 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Madison
James Madison High School
3,983 students
- Midwood High S
Midwood High School
3,657 students
- Ps 206 Joseph 1,508
Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb
1,508 students
- Jhs 234 Arthur 1,447
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham
1,447 students
- Ps 197 Kings H 1,074
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the)
1,074 students
- This school 374
Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School
374 students
What this shows Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School compares
Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School is a shrinking 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 58% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.9%
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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New York - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.1%
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 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
Asian 5.9%
White 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,657
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,508
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School
How many students attend Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School?
Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School has 374 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School?
88.9% of students at Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School?
The largest demographic group at Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School is African American at 66.0% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School?
Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School ranks #137 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 #22?
Besides Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School, New York City Geographic District #22 also operates James Madison High School (3,983 students), Midwood High School (3,657 students), and Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb (1,508 students). See the New York City Geographic District #22 district page for the complete list.