Enrollment
636
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 84 Jose De Diego
Federal NCES profile for Ps 84 Jose De Diego, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360011902326
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 84 Jose De Diego earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools.
- #76 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New York
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 84 Jose De Diego has class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 84 Jose De Diego ranks #76 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #14 · New York
NCES ID 360011902326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 84 Jose De Diego compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 84 Jose De Diego
Ps 84 Jose De Diego is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 636 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.6% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 636 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 635 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #338.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (26%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #14 also operates Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students) and Brooklyn Latin School (the) (772 students) alongside Ps 84 Jose De Diego.
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 84 Jose De Diego compares
Ps 84 Jose De Diego 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▲ 1% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 636 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
636
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 20% in New York - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.7%
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 59.9%
White 25.9%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 4.6%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Ps 84 Jose De Diego is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 84 Jose De Diego Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Latin School (the) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg Preparatory School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 84 Jose De Diego's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~636 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 84 Jose De Diego
How many students attend Ps 84 Jose De Diego?
Ps 84 Jose De Diego has 636 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 84 Jose De Diego?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 84 Jose De Diego is 9.2:1, which is 22% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 84 Jose De Diego?
56.6% of students at Ps 84 Jose De Diego are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 84 Jose De Diego?
The largest demographic group at Ps 84 Jose De Diego is Hispanic or Latino at 59.9% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 84 Jose De Diego?
Ps 84 Jose De Diego has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 84 Jose De Diego rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 84 Jose De Diego ranks #76 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 84 Jose De Diego a good school?
Ps 84 Jose De Diego earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% 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 #14?
Besides Ps 84 Jose De Diego, New York City Geographic District #14 also operates Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students), Brooklyn Latin School (the) (772 students), and Williamsburg Preparatory School (667 students). See the New York City Geographic District #14 district page for the complete list.
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