- Enrollment
- 5,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer
Federal NCES profile for Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009102243
👥 S:T ratio 47
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #91 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer ranks #91 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #13 · New York
NCES ID 360009102243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer shrank from 262 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 360009102243 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 13.3:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students)
Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer shrank from 262 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer 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 253
Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer
253 students
What this shows Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer compares
Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 27% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.4%
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
White 41.5%
African American 31.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Technical High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 11 Purvis J Behan | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Banneker Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Arts and Letters | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer'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 (~253 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer
How many students attend Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer?
Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer has 253 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer?
40.8% of students at Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer?
The largest demographic group at Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer is White at 41.5% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer?
Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 56 Lewis H Latimer rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer ranks #91 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 56 Lewis H Latimer, 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.