Enrollment
546
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 38 Pacific (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 38 Pacific (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009202173
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 38 Pacific (the) earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #236 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 38 Pacific (the) has class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 38 Pacific (the) ranks #236 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #15 · New York
NCES ID 360009202173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 38 Pacific (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 38 Pacific (the)
Ps 38 Pacific (the) is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 546 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.6:1 is larger than about 90% of New York schools and 32% 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 43.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 546 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 845 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #824, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (29%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #15 also operates Sunset Park High School (1,348 students) and Ps 321 William Penn (1,305 students) alongside Ps 38 Pacific (the).
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 38 Pacific (the) compares
Ps 38 Pacific (the) 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 23% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 90% in New York - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.3%
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 28.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
African American 24.0%
Asian 10.8%
Two or More 10.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 28.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.2, Ps 38 Pacific (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 38 Pacific (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 321 William Penn | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ms 51 William Alexander | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 230 Doris L Cohen | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 130 Parkside (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 38 Pacific (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~546 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 38 Pacific (the)
How many students attend Ps 38 Pacific (the)?
Ps 38 Pacific (the) has 546 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 38 Pacific (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 38 Pacific (the) is 15.6:1, which is 32% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 38 Pacific (the)?
43.4% of students at Ps 38 Pacific (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 38 Pacific (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 38 Pacific (the) is White at 28.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 38 Pacific (the)?
Ps 38 Pacific (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 38 Pacific (the) rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 38 Pacific (the) ranks #236 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 38 Pacific (the) a good school?
Ps 38 Pacific (the) earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 #15?
Besides Ps 38 Pacific (the), New York City Geographic District #15 also operates Sunset Park High School (1,348 students), Ps 321 William Penn (1,305 students), and Ms 51 William Alexander (1,038 students). See the New York City Geographic District #15 district page for the complete list.
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