- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 59 William Floyd
Federal NCES profile for Ps 59 William Floyd, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360011902255
👥 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 59 William Floyd 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
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 91.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 59 William Floyd has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 59 William Floyd ranks #120 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #14 · New York
NCES ID 360011902255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Ps 59 William Floyd held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 360011902255 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 11:1 · 91.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students)
Ps 59 William Floyd held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 59 William Floyd in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 318 Eugenio
Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos
1,028 students
- Brooklyn Latin
Brooklyn Latin School (the)
772 students
- Williamsburg P
Williamsburg Preparatory School
667 students
- Ps 31 Samuel F
Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont
644 students
- Ps 84 Jose De
Ps 84 Jose De Diego
636 students
- This school 265
Ps 59 William Floyd
265 students
What this shows Ps 59 William Floyd reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 59 William Floyd compares
Ps 59 William Floyd 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.6% | ▲ 63% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in New York - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
77.4%
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
Hispanic or Latino 50.2%
African American 45.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
White 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Ps 59 William Floyd is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 59 William Floyd Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Latin School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg Preparatory School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 84 Jose De Diego | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 59 William Floyd's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 59 William Floyd
How many students attend Ps 59 William Floyd?
Ps 59 William Floyd has 265 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 59 William Floyd?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 59 William Floyd is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 30% 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 59 William Floyd?
91.6% of students at Ps 59 William Floyd are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 59 William Floyd?
The largest demographic group at Ps 59 William Floyd is Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 59 William Floyd?
Ps 59 William Floyd 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 59 William Floyd rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 59 William Floyd 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 #14?
Besides Ps 59 William Floyd, New York City Geographic District #14 also operates Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students), Brooklyn Latin School (the) (772 students), and Williamsburg Preparatory School (667 students). See the New York City Geographic District #14 district page for the complete list.