- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 40 George W Carver
Federal NCES profile for Ps 40 George W Carver, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009402178
👥 S:T ratio 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 40 George W Carver earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #137 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 88.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 40 George W Carver has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 40 George W Carver ranks #137 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #16 · New York
NCES ID 360009402178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Ps 40 George W Carver grew from 431 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.9 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 360009402178 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 11.6:1 · 88.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology (469 students)
Ps 40 George W Carver grew from 431 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 40.9 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 40 George W Carver in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooklyn High
Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology
469 students
- This school
Ps 40 George W Carver
465 students
- Ps 21 Crispus
Ps 21 Crispus Attucks
430 students
- Boys and Girls
Boys and Girls High School
353 students
- Brooklyn Brown
Brooklyn Brownstone School
352 students
- Brooklyn Acade
Brooklyn Academy of Global Finance (the)
222 students
What this shows Ps 40 George W Carver reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 40 George W Carver compares
Ps 40 George W Carver 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.4% | ▲ 57% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New York - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.7%
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 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
White 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.0%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Ps 40 George W Carver is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 40 George W Carver Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 21 Crispus Attucks | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boys and Girls High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Brownstone School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Academy of Global Finance (the) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 40 George W Carver's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 40 George W Carver
How many students attend Ps 40 George W Carver?
Ps 40 George W Carver has 465 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 40 George W Carver?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 40 George W Carver is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 26% 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 40 George W Carver?
88.4% of students at Ps 40 George W Carver are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 40 George W Carver?
The largest demographic group at Ps 40 George W Carver is African American at 66.9% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 40 George W Carver?
Ps 40 George W Carver has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 40 George W Carver rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 40 George W Carver ranks #137 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 #16?
Besides Ps 40 George W Carver, New York City Geographic District #16 also operates Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology (469 students), Ps 21 Crispus Attucks (430 students), and Boys and Girls High School (353 students). See the New York City Geographic District #16 district page for the complete list.