- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 398 Walter Weaver
Federal NCES profile for Ps 398 Walter Weaver, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009502833
👥 S:T ratio 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 398 Walter Weaver earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools.
- #82 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.6:1
- small classes for New York
- 96.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 398 Walter Weaver has class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 398 Walter Weaver ranks #82 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009502833 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Ps 398 Walter Weaver shrank from 244 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 360009502833 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 9.6:1 · 96.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara Barton High School (1,325 students)
Ps 398 Walter Weaver shrank from 244 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 398 Walter Weaver 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 212
Ps 398 Walter Weaver
212 students
What this shows Ps 398 Walter Weaver reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 398 Walter Weaver compares
Ps 398 Walter Weaver 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.3% | ▲ 71% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 24% in New York - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
90.1%
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 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
Two or More 1.9%
White 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Ps 398 Walter Weaver is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 398 Walter Weaver Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Medgar Evers College Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 249 Caton (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 316 Elijah Stroud | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 398 Walter Weaver'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 (~212 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 398 Walter Weaver
How many students attend Ps 398 Walter Weaver?
Ps 398 Walter Weaver has 212 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 398 Walter Weaver?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 398 Walter Weaver is 9.6:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 398 Walter Weaver?
96.3% of students at Ps 398 Walter Weaver are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 398 Walter Weaver?
The largest demographic group at Ps 398 Walter Weaver is African American at 69.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 398 Walter Weaver?
Ps 398 Walter Weaver has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 398 Walter Weaver rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 398 Walter Weaver ranks #82 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 398 Walter Weaver, 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.