- Enrollment
- 5,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 46 Edward C Blum
Federal NCES profile for Ps 46 Edward C Blum, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009102205
👥 S:T ratio 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 46 Edward C Blum earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools.
- #236 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 46 Edward C Blum has class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 46 Edward C Blum ranks #236 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #13 · New York
NCES ID 360009102205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Ps 46 Edward C Blum shrank from 234 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 360009102205 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 15.7:1 · 80.8% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students)
Ps 46 Edward C Blum shrank from 234 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 46 Edward C Blum 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 283
Ps 46 Edward C Blum
283 students
What this shows Ps 46 Edward C Blum reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 46 Edward C Blum compares
Ps 46 Edward C Blum 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 44% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 90% in New York - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
64.7%
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
Hispanic or Latino 48.4%
African American 37.1%
White 11.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Ps 46 Edward C Blum is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 46 Edward C Blum 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy of Arts and Letters | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 46 Edward C Blum'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 (~283 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 46 Edward C Blum
How many students attend Ps 46 Edward C Blum?
Ps 46 Edward C Blum has 283 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 234 (2022-23) → 222 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 46 Edward C Blum?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 46 Edward C Blum is 15.7:1, which is 33% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 46 Edward C Blum?
80.8% of students at Ps 46 Edward C Blum are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 46 Edward C Blum?
The largest demographic group at Ps 46 Edward C Blum is Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 46 Edward C Blum?
Ps 46 Edward C Blum has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 46 Edward C Blum rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 46 Edward C Blum ranks #236 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 46 Edward C Blum, 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.