Enrollment
334
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015105877
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools.
- #58 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the)
Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 334 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 92.0% of students qualify for free meals, 64% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 334 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 703 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #210.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and Asian (28%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students) and Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students) alongside Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the).
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 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) compares
Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~334 students)
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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.
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 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) a good school?
Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools. 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 #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.
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