- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 39 Henry Bristow
Federal NCES profile for Ps 39 Henry Bristow, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360009202175
👥 S:T ratio 48
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 39 Henry Bristow earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools.
- #5 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- large classes for New York
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 39 Henry Bristow has class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 39 Henry Bristow ranks #5 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #15 · New York
NCES ID 360009202175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Ps 39 Henry Bristow held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 360009202175 · Brooklyn, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 13:1 · 14.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunset Park High School (1,348 students)
Ps 39 Henry Bristow held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 39 Henry Bristow in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunset Park Hi
Sunset Park High School
1,348 students
- Ps 321 William
Ps 321 William Penn
1,305 students
- Ms 51 William
Ms 51 William Alexander
1,038 students
- Ps 230 Doris L
Ps 230 Doris L Cohen
925 students
- Ps 130 Parksid
Ps 130 Parkside (the)
891 students
- This school 365
Ps 39 Henry Bristow
365 students
What this shows Ps 39 Henry Bristow reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 39 Henry Bristow compares
Ps 39 Henry Bristow 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 74% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in New York - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Student demographics
White 62.9%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Asian 9.9%
African American 5.5%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Ps 39 Henry Bristow is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 39 Henry Bristow Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 321 William Penn | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 51 William Alexander | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 230 Doris L Cohen | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 130 Parkside (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 39 Henry Bristow's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 39 Henry Bristow
How many students attend Ps 39 Henry Bristow?
Ps 39 Henry Bristow has 365 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 39 Henry Bristow?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 39 Henry Bristow is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 39 Henry Bristow?
14.5% of students at Ps 39 Henry Bristow are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 39 Henry Bristow?
The largest demographic group at Ps 39 Henry Bristow is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 39 Henry Bristow?
Ps 39 Henry Bristow has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 39 Henry Bristow rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 39 Henry Bristow ranks #5 of 95 elementary 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 elementary schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #15?
Besides Ps 39 Henry Bristow, 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.