Enrollment
433
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 748 Brooklyn School for Global Scholars
Federal NCES profile for Ps 748 Brooklyn School for Global Scholars, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015106197
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 748 Brooklyn School for Global Scholars earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #17 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 78.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 748 Brooklyn School for Global Scholars has class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 748 Brooklyn School for Global Scholars ranks #17 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015106197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 748 Brooklyn School for Global Scholars compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 748 Brooklyn School for Global Scholars
Ps 748 Brooklyn School for Global Scholars is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 433 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.9:1 is larger than about 86% of New York schools and 26% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 433 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 954 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #52, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (42%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
17.8% 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 748 Brooklyn School for Global Scholars.
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 748 Brooklyn School for Global Scholars compares
Ps 748 Brooklyn School for Global Scholars 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.8% | ▲ 40% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in New York - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
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 41.6%
White 27.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Ps 748 Brooklyn School for Global Scholars is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 748 Brooklyn School for Global Scholars Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Utrecht High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Brennan School (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 748 Brooklyn School for Global Scholars'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 (~433 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 748 Brooklyn School for Global Scholars
How many students attend Ps 748 Brooklyn School for Global Scholars?
Ps 748 Brooklyn School for Global Scholars has 433 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 748 Brooklyn School for Global Scholars?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 748 Brooklyn School for Global Scholars is 14.9:1, which is 26% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 748 Brooklyn School for Global Scholars?
78.8% of students at Ps 748 Brooklyn School for Global Scholars are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 748 Brooklyn School for Global Scholars?
The largest demographic group at Ps 748 Brooklyn School for Global Scholars is Asian at 41.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 748 Brooklyn School for Global Scholars?
Ps 748 Brooklyn School for Global Scholars has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 748 Brooklyn School for Global Scholars rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 748 Brooklyn School for Global Scholars ranks #17 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 748 Brooklyn School for Global Scholars a good school?
Ps 748 Brooklyn School for Global Scholars earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 #20?
Besides Ps 748 Brooklyn School for Global Scholars, 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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