Enrollment
347
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360009702334
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 28/100 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
- 28
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 86 Irvington (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 86 Irvington (the)
Ps 86 Irvington (the) is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 347 students.
At 11.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 91.6% of students qualify for free meals, 63% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 347 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 739 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #450.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #32 also operates Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler (651 students) and Ps 376 (466 students) alongside Ps 86 Irvington (the).
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 86 Irvington (the) compares
Ps 86 Irvington (the) 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~347 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
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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.
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 28/100 (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 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.
Is Ps 86 Irvington (the) a good school?
Ps 86 Irvington (the) earns 28/100 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. 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 #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.
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