Enrollment
120
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009102195
👥 S:T ratio 79
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 44 Marcus Garvey earns 55/100 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
- 55
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-56% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 44 Marcus Garvey compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 44 Marcus Garvey
Ps 44 Marcus Garvey is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 120 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.2:1, Ps 44 Marcus Garvey is leaner than roughly 98% of New York schools and 56% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 89.1% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of New York schools, with 120 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 138 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 50/100).
New York City Geographic District #13 also operates Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students) and Ps 11 Purvis J Behan (923 students) alongside Ps 44 Marcus Garvey.
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 44 Marcus Garvey compares
Ps 44 Marcus Garvey 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 5,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~120 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: 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.
Is Ps 44 Marcus Garvey a good school?
Ps 44 Marcus Garvey earns 55/100 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. 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 #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.
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