Enrollment
589
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 7 Abraham Lincoln
Federal NCES profile for Ps 7 Abraham Lincoln, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012004351
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 7 Abraham Lincoln earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools.
- #190 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 91.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 7 Abraham Lincoln has class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 7 Abraham Lincoln ranks #190 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #19 · New York
NCES ID 360012004351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 7 Abraham Lincoln compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 7 Abraham Lincoln
Ps 7 Abraham Lincoln is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 589 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 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 589 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 699 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #526, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #19 also operates Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students) and Ps 214 Michael Friedsam (728 students) alongside Ps 7 Abraham Lincoln.
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 7 Abraham Lincoln compares
Ps 7 Abraham Lincoln 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.1% | ▲ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
589
Bigger than 72% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 78% in New York - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.1%
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
Hispanic or Latino 85.6%
African American 6.5%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
White 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Ps 7 Abraham Lincoln is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 7 Abraham Lincoln Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 214 Michael Friedsam | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East New York Family Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 7 Abraham Lincoln's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~589 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 7 Abraham Lincoln
How many students attend Ps 7 Abraham Lincoln?
Ps 7 Abraham Lincoln has 589 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 7 Abraham Lincoln?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 7 Abraham Lincoln is 13.7:1, which is 16% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 7 Abraham Lincoln?
91.1% of students at Ps 7 Abraham Lincoln are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 7 Abraham Lincoln?
The largest demographic group at Ps 7 Abraham Lincoln is Hispanic or Latino at 85.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 7 Abraham Lincoln?
Ps 7 Abraham Lincoln has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 7 Abraham Lincoln rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 7 Abraham Lincoln ranks #190 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 7 Abraham Lincoln a good school?
Ps 7 Abraham Lincoln earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools. 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 #19?
Besides Ps 7 Abraham Lincoln, 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.
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