- Enrollment
- 5,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 44 Marcus Garvey
Federal NCES profile for Ps 44 Marcus Garvey, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 79/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009102195
👥 S:T ratio 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 44 Marcus Garvey earns 79/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #3 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 79
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.2:1
- small classes for New York
- 89.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 44 Marcus Garvey has class sizes smaller than 98% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 44 Marcus Garvey ranks #3 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #13 · New York
NCES ID 360009102195 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Ps 44 Marcus Garvey grew from 119 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.7 → 13.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 360009102195 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
120 enr · 5.2:1 · 89.1% lunch · RII 79
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students)
Ps 44 Marcus Garvey grew from 119 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 23.7 → 13.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 44 Marcus Garvey in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooklyn Techn
Brooklyn Technical High School
5,848 students
- Ps 11 Purvis J 923
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan
923 students
- Benjamin Banne 854
Benjamin Banneker Academy
854 students
- Ps 9 Sarah Smi 782
Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the)
782 students
- Academy of Art 757
Academy of Arts and Letters
757 students
- This school 120
Ps 44 Marcus Garvey
120 students
What this shows Ps 44 Marcus Garvey reports 120 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 44 Marcus Garvey compares
Ps 44 Marcus Garvey 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 | 5.2:1 | ▼ 56% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.1% | ▲ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
5.2:1
students per teacher
- 56% below state mean
Top 2% in New York - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
African American 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
White 9.2%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: African American at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Ps 44 Marcus Garvey is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 44 Marcus Garvey Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Technical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 11 Purvis J Behan | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Banneker Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Arts and Letters | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 44 Marcus Garvey's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~120 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 44 Marcus Garvey
How many students attend Ps 44 Marcus Garvey?
Ps 44 Marcus Garvey has 120 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 119 (2022-23) → 127 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 44 Marcus Garvey?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 44 Marcus Garvey is 5.2:1, which is 56% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 67% 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 44 Marcus Garvey?
89.1% of students at Ps 44 Marcus Garvey are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 44 Marcus Garvey?
The largest demographic group at Ps 44 Marcus Garvey is African American at 65.8% 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 44 Marcus Garvey?
Ps 44 Marcus Garvey has a Resource Investment Index of 79/100 (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 44 Marcus Garvey rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 44 Marcus Garvey ranks #3 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 #13?
Besides Ps 44 Marcus Garvey, New York City Geographic District #13 also operates Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students), Ps 11 Purvis J Behan (923 students), and Benjamin Banneker Academy (854 students). See the New York City Geographic District #13 district page for the complete list.