- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009605506
👥 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 66 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
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Ps 66 shrank from 568 students in 2022-23 to 535 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 360009605506 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 11:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students)
Ps 66 shrank from 568 students in 2022-23 to 535 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 66 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 115 Daniel
Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School
854 students
- Ps 235 Janice
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School
666 students
- Ps 276 Louis M
Ps 276 Louis Marshall
560 students
- This school
Ps 66
527 students
- Is 285 Meyer L
Is 285 Meyer Levin
512 students
- Academy for Co
Academy for Conservation and the Environment
432 students
What this shows Ps 66 reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 66 compares
Ps 66 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~527 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 535 (2023-24), down 33.
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 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 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.
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.