Enrollment
527
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 66
Federal NCES profile for Ps 66, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009605506
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 66 earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #120 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 66 has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 66 ranks #120 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #18 · New York
NCES ID 360009605506 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 66 compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 66
Ps 66 is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 527 students.
At 11:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 527 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 775 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #372.
Its student body is led by African American (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #18 also operates Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students) and Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School (666 students) alongside Ps 66.
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 66 compares
Ps 66 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 28% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 34% | - | - |
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.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
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
59.2%
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
African American 76.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
White 3.2%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Ps 66 is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 66 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 276 Louis Marshall | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 285 Meyer Levin | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy for Conservation and the Environment | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 66's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar other 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 (~527 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 66
How many students attend Ps 66?
Ps 66 has 527 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 66?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 66 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 66?
72.2% of students at Ps 66 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 66?
The largest demographic group at Ps 66 is African American at 76.9% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 66?
Ps 66 has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 66 rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 66 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.
Is Ps 66 a good school?
Ps 66 earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 #18?
Besides Ps 66, New York City Geographic District #18 also operates Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students), Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School (666 students), and Ps 276 Louis Marshall (560 students). See the New York City Geographic District #18 district page for the complete list.
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