- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 86 Irvington (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 86 Irvington (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360009702334
👥 S:T ratio 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 86 Irvington (the) earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #73 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 91.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 86 Irvington (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 86 Irvington (the) ranks #73 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #32 · New York
NCES ID 360009702334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Ps 86 Irvington (the) held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 360009702334 · Brooklyn, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 11.6:1 · 91.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler (651 students)
Ps 86 Irvington (the) held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 86 Irvington (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jhs 383 Philip
Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler
651 students
- Ps 376
Ps 376
466 students
- Ps 123 Suydam
Ps 123 Suydam
446 students
- Ps/is 45 Horac
Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene
440 students
- Ps 145 Andrew
Ps 145 Andrew Jackson
428 students
- This school
Ps 86 Irvington (the)
347 students
What this shows Ps 86 Irvington (the) reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 86 Irvington (the) compares
Ps 86 Irvington (the) held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.6% | ▲ 63% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New York - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.0%
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
Hispanic or Latino 96.0%
White 1.7%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, Ps 86 Irvington (the) is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 86 Irvington (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 376 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 123 Suydam | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 145 Andrew Jackson | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 86 Irvington (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 86 Irvington (the)
How many students attend Ps 86 Irvington (the)?
Ps 86 Irvington (the) has 347 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 86 Irvington (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 86 Irvington (the) is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 26% 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 86 Irvington (the)?
91.6% of students at Ps 86 Irvington (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 86 Irvington (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 86 Irvington (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 96.0% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 86 Irvington (the)?
Ps 86 Irvington (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 86 Irvington (the) rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 86 Irvington (the) ranks #73 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.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #32?
Besides Ps 86 Irvington (the), New York City Geographic District #32 also operates Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler (651 students), Ps 376 (466 students), and Ps 123 Suydam (446 students). See the New York City Geographic District #32 district page for the complete list.