- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 397 Foster-Laurie
Federal NCES profile for Ps 397 Foster-Laurie, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009502832
👥 S:T ratio 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 397 Foster-Laurie earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- #202 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 78.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 397 Foster-Laurie has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 397 Foster-Laurie ranks #202 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009502832 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Ps 397 Foster-Laurie held near 167 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.7 → 14.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 360009502832 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
180 enr · 13.8:1 · 78.8% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara Barton High School (1,325 students)
Ps 397 Foster-Laurie held near 167 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.7 → 14.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 397 Foster-Laurie in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clara Barton H
Clara Barton High School
1,325 students
- Medgar Evers C
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
1,267 students
- Ps 189 Bilingu
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the)
887 students
- Ps 249 Caton (
Ps 249 Caton (the)
663 students
- Ps 316 Elijah
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud
644 students
- This school 180
Ps 397 Foster-Laurie
180 students
What this shows Ps 397 Foster-Laurie reports 180 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 397 Foster-Laurie compares
Ps 397 Foster-Laurie 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.8% | ▲ 40% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.9%
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 69.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
White 5.6%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Ps 397 Foster-Laurie is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 397 Foster-Laurie Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Medgar Evers College Preparatory School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 249 Caton (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 316 Elijah Stroud | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 397 Foster-Laurie's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~180 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 397 Foster-Laurie
How many students attend Ps 397 Foster-Laurie?
Ps 397 Foster-Laurie has 180 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 165 (2022-23) → 167 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 397 Foster-Laurie?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 397 Foster-Laurie is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 397 Foster-Laurie?
78.8% of students at Ps 397 Foster-Laurie are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 397 Foster-Laurie?
The largest demographic group at Ps 397 Foster-Laurie is African American at 69.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 397 Foster-Laurie?
Ps 397 Foster-Laurie has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 397 Foster-Laurie rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 397 Foster-Laurie ranks #202 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 #17?
Besides Ps 397 Foster-Laurie, New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Clara Barton High School (1,325 students), Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students), and Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) (887 students). See the New York City Geographic District #17 district page for the complete list.