Enrollment
365
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360009202175
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools.
- #5 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 39 Henry Bristow compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 39 Henry Bristow
Ps 39 Henry Bristow is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 365 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.5% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the New York average.
With 365 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 427 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #41, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 57/100).
14.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 39 Henry Bristow.
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 39 Henry Bristow compares
Ps 39 Henry Bristow 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 1,348
- 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 elementary 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 (~365 students)
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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.
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 48/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Ps 39 Henry Bristow a good school?
Ps 39 Henry Bristow earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 #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.
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