- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009506176
👥 S:T ratio 47
📋 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 23/100 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
- 23
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Ps 770 New American Academy shrank from 287 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 360009506176 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 13.3:1 · 49.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara Barton High School (1,325 students)
Ps 770 New American Academy shrank from 287 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 770 New American Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clara Barton H
Clara Barton High School
1,325 students
- Medgar Evers C
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
1,267 students
- Ps 189 Bilingu
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the)
887 students
- Ps 249 Caton (
Ps 249 Caton (the)
663 students
- Ps 316 Elijah
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud
644 students
- This school 266
Ps 770 New American Academy
266 students
What this shows Ps 770 New American Academy reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 770 New American Academy compares
Ps 770 New American Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 1,267
- 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
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 (~266 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), down 17.
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 23/100 (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 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.
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.