- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015105877
👥 S:T ratio 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools.
- #58 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for New York
- 92.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) has class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) ranks #58 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015105877 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-73 students YoY
Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) shrank from 451 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (-16.2%).
Teacher FTE added 37.6 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-73 students YoY 360015105877 · Brooklyn, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 9:1 · 92.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students)
Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) shrank from 451 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (-16.2%). Teacher FTE added 37.6 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Hamilton
Fort Hamilton High School
4,044 students
- Franklin Delan
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
3,403 students
- New Utrecht Hi
New Utrecht High School
3,236 students
- Jhs 259 Willia
Jhs 259 William Mckinley
1,780 students
- Madeleine Bren 1,518
Madeleine Brennan School (the)
1,518 students
- This school 334
Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the)
334 students
What this shows Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) compares
Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.0% | ▲ 64% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in New York - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.0%
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
Hispanic or Latino 66.5%
Asian 27.8%
White 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Utrecht High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Brennan School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,236
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,780
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the)
How many students attend Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the)?
Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) has 334 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), down 73.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) is 9:1, which is 24% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 43% 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 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the)?
92.0% of students at Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 66.5% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the)?
Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) ranks #58 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 #20?
Besides Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the), New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students), Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students), and New Utrecht High School (3,236 students). See the New York City Geographic District #20 district page for the complete list.