- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair
Federal NCES profile for Ps 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009402054
👥 S:T ratio 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #120 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 85.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair ranks #120 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #16 · New York
NCES ID 360009402054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Ps 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair held near 216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 360009402054 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
218 enr · 10.9:1 · 85.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology (469 students)
Ps 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair held near 216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooklyn High
Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology
469 students
- Ps 40 George W
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
- This school
Ps 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair
218 students
What this shows Ps 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair reports 218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair compares
Ps 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 51% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in New York - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
83.0%
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 60.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
White 10.6%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Ps 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 40 George W Carver | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 21 Crispus Attucks | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boys and Girls High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Brownstone School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
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 (~218 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair
How many students attend Ps 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair?
Ps 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair has 218 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 216 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair is 10.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair?
85.0% of students at Ps 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair?
The largest demographic group at Ps 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair is African American at 60.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair?
Ps 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair ranks #120 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 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair, New York City Geographic District #16 also operates Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology (469 students), Ps 40 George W Carver (465 students), and Ps 21 Crispus Attucks (430 students). See the New York City Geographic District #16 district page for the complete list.