- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360009504359
👥 S:T ratio 52
📋 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 26/100 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
- 26
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke grew from 131 students in 2022-23 to 144 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 13.7 → 14.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 360009504359 · Brooklyn, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
157 enr · 12.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara Barton High School (1,325 students)
Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke grew from 131 students in 2022-23 to 144 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE added 13.7 → 14.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke 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 157
Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke
157 students
What this shows Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke reports 157 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke compares
Ps 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 1,267
- 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 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 (~157 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 144 (2023-24), up 13.
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 26/100 (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 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.
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.