Enrollment
266
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 770 New American Academy
Federal NCES profile for Ps 770 New American Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009506176
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 770 New American Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #190 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 770 New American Academy has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 770 New American Academy ranks #190 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009506176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 770 New American Academy compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 770 New American Academy
Ps 770 New American Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 266 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.5% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 266 puts it in the smaller 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 562 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #541, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (49%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Clara Barton High School (1,325 students) and Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students) alongside Ps 770 New American Academy.
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 770 New American Academy compares
Ps 770 New American Academy 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 12% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.5%
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 48.5%
White 24.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Ps 770 New American Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 770 New American Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Medgar Evers College Preparatory School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 249 Caton (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 316 Elijah Stroud | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 770 New American Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~266 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 770 New American Academy
How many students attend Ps 770 New American Academy?
Ps 770 New American Academy has 266 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 770 New American Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 770 New American Academy is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 770 New American Academy?
49.5% of students at Ps 770 New American Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 770 New American Academy?
The largest demographic group at Ps 770 New American Academy is African American at 48.5% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 770 New American Academy?
Ps 770 New American Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 770 New American Academy rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 770 New American Academy 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 770 New American Academy a good school?
Ps 770 New American Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 #17?
Besides Ps 770 New American Academy, New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Clara Barton High School (1,325 students), Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students), and Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) (887 students). See the New York City Geographic District #17 district page for the complete list.
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