- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 65
Federal NCES profile for Ps 65, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012002275
👥 S:T ratio 32
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 65 earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools.
- #137 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 85.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 65 has class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 65 ranks #137 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #19 · New York
NCES ID 360012002275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Ps 65 grew from 471 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 360012002275 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 17.1:1 · 85.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students)
Ps 65 grew from 471 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 65 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Transit Tech C
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School
795 students
- Ps 214 Michael
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam
728 students
- Ps 159 Isaac P
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin
661 students
- Ps 108 Sal Abb
Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento
649 students
- East New York
East New York Family Academy
610 students
- This school
Ps 65
512 students
What this shows Ps 65 reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 65 compares
Ps 65 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 45% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.1% | ▲ 51% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 95% in New York - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.9%
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 82.4%
African American 7.8%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
White 2.7%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Ps 65 is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 65 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 214 Michael Friedsam | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East New York Family Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 65's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 65
How many students attend Ps 65?
Ps 65 has 512 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 65?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 65 is 17.1:1, which is 45% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 65?
85.1% of students at Ps 65 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 65?
The largest demographic group at Ps 65 is Hispanic or Latino at 82.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 65?
Ps 65 has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 65 rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 65 ranks #137 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 #19?
Besides Ps 65, New York City Geographic District #19 also operates Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students), Ps 214 Michael Friedsam (728 students), and Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin (661 students). See the New York City Geographic District #19 district page for the complete list.