- Enrollment
- 5,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes
Federal NCES profile for Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009102237
👥 S:T ratio 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- #202 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes ranks #202 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #13 · New York
NCES ID 360009102237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes grew from 155 students in 2022-23 to 171 in 2023-24 (+10.3%).
Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 360009102237 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
180 enr · 13.8:1 · 75.5% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students)
Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes grew from 155 students in 2022-23 to 171 in 2023-24 (+10.3%). Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes 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 180
Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes
180 students
What this shows Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes reports 180 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes compares
Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes is a growing 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 34% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
70.6%
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 49.4%
African American 38.9%
White 3.3%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes 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 | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes'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 (~180 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes
How many students attend Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes?
Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes has 180 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 155 (2022-23) → 171 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes?
75.5% of students at Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes?
The largest demographic group at Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes is Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes?
Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 54 Samuel C Barnes rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes ranks #202 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 54 Samuel C Barnes, 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.