Enrollment
782
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009102069
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #73 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for New York
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) has class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) ranks #73 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #13 · New York
NCES ID 360009102069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the)
Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) is a large combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 782 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15:1 is larger than about 86% of New York schools and 27% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 782 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 527 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #397, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (33%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #13 also operates Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students) and Ps 11 Purvis J Behan (923 students) alongside Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (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 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) compares
Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (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 | 15:1 | ▲ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 34% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 782 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
782
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 86% in New York - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
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
White 33.1%
African American 31.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 33.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Technical High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 11 Purvis J Behan | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Banneker Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy of Arts and Letters | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 20 Clinton Hill | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 6/100
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 (~782 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the)
How many students attend Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the)?
Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) has 782 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) is 15:1, which is 27% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the)?
37.3% of students at Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) is White at 33.1% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the)?
Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) ranks #73 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 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) a good school?
Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. It is also more 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 #13?
Besides Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the), New York City Geographic District #13 also operates Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students), Ps 11 Purvis J Behan (923 students), and Benjamin Banneker Academy (854 students). See the New York City Geographic District #13 district page for the complete list.
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