Enrollment
157
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke
Federal NCES profile for Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360009504359
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #77 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke ranks #77 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009504359 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke
Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 157 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 78% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of New York schools, with 157 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 166 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #144, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Clara Barton High School (1,325 students) and Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students) alongside Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke.
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 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke compares
Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 78% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New York - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.4%
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
African American 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
White 1.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 249 Caton (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 316 Elijah Stroud | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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
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 (~157 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke
How many students attend Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke?
Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke has 157 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke?
100.0% of students at Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke?
The largest demographic group at Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke is African American at 64.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke?
Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke ranks #77 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 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke a good school?
Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York. 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 #17?
Besides Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke, 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.
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