- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 41 Francis White
Federal NCES profile for Ps 41 Francis White, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360012102182
👥 S:T ratio 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 41 Francis White earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools.
- #3 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 96.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 41 Francis White has class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 41 Francis White ranks #3 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #23 · New York
NCES ID 360012102182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Ps 41 Francis White shrank from 154 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 360012102182 · Brooklyn, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 9.9:1 · 96.1% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii (662 students)
Ps 41 Francis White shrank from 154 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 41 Francis White in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eagle Academy
Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii
662 students
- Brooklyn Colle
Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School
512 students
- Ps 156 Waverly
Ps 156 Waverly
421 students
- Ps 184 Newport
Ps 184 Newport
395 students
- Brooklyn Landm
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School
378 students
- This school 158
Ps 41 Francis White
158 students
What this shows Ps 41 Francis White reports 158 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 41 Francis White compares
Ps 41 Francis White 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.1% | ▲ 71% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.1%
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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 28% in New York - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
African American 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Ps 41 Francis White is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 41 Francis White Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 156 Waverly | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 184 Newport | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 41 Francis White's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~158 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 41 Francis White
How many students attend Ps 41 Francis White?
Ps 41 Francis White has 158 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 154 (2022-23) → 141 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 41 Francis White?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 41 Francis White is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 41 Francis White?
96.1% of students at Ps 41 Francis White are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 41 Francis White?
The largest demographic group at Ps 41 Francis White is African American at 65.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 41 Francis White?
Ps 41 Francis White has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 41 Francis White rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 41 Francis White ranks #3 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 #23?
Besides Ps 41 Francis White, New York City Geographic District #23 also operates Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii (662 students), Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School (512 students), and Ps 156 Waverly (421 students). See the New York City Geographic District #23 district page for the complete list.