Enrollment
558
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School
Federal NCES profile for Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015105227
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #7 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 91.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School ranks #7 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015105227 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School
Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 558 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 91.1% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 558 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 730 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #17, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Asian (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students) and Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students) alongside Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School.
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 69 Vincent D Grippo School compares
Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.1% | ▲ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in New York - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Asian 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
White 3.9%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Utrecht High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Brennan School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,236
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,780
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary 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 (~558 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School
How many students attend Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School?
Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School has 558 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School?
91.1% of students at Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School?
The largest demographic group at Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School is Asian at 86.9% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School?
Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 69 Vincent D Grippo School rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School ranks #7 of 95 elementary 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 elementary schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
Is Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School a good school?
Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School earns 46/100 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 #20?
Besides Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School, New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students), Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students), and New Utrecht High School (3,236 students). See the New York City Geographic District #20 district page for the complete list.
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