- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens
Federal NCES profile for Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009402320
👥 S:T ratio 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of New York schools.
- #11 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 94.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens has class sizes smaller than 81% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens ranks #11 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #16 · New York
NCES ID 360009402320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens grew from 213 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 360009402320 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
182 enr · 9.1:1 · 94.8% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology (469 students)
Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens grew from 213 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooklyn High
Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology
469 students
- Ps 40 George W
Ps 40 George W Carver
465 students
- Ps 21 Crispus
Ps 21 Crispus Attucks
430 students
- Boys and Girls
Boys and Girls High School
353 students
- Brooklyn Brown
Brooklyn Brownstone School
352 students
- This school 182
Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens
182 students
What this shows Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens reports 182 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens compares
Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens is a growing 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.8% | ▲ 69% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
182
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in New York - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.5%
African American 42.9%
Asian 3.3%
White 2.2%
Two or More 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 40 George W Carver | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 21 Crispus Attucks | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boys and Girls High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Brownstone School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- 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 (~182 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens
How many students attend Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens?
Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens has 182 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 213 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens is 9.1:1, which is 23% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens?
94.8% of students at Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens?
The largest demographic group at Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens is Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens?
Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 81 Thaddeus Stevens rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens ranks #11 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 #16?
Besides Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens, New York City Geographic District #16 also operates Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology (469 students), Ps 40 George W Carver (465 students), and Ps 21 Crispus Attucks (430 students). See the New York City Geographic District #16 district page for the complete list.