- Enrollment
- 5,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 93 William H Prescott
Federal NCES profile for Ps 93 William H Prescott, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009102356
👥 S:T ratio 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 93 William H Prescott earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #151 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 95.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 93 William H Prescott has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 93 William H Prescott ranks #151 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #13 · New York
NCES ID 360009102356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Ps 93 William H Prescott held near 178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 360009102356 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
179 enr · 11.9:1 · 95.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students)
Ps 93 William H Prescott held near 178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 93 William H Prescott in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooklyn Techn
Brooklyn Technical High School
5,848 students
- Ps 11 Purvis J 923
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan
923 students
- Benjamin Banne 854
Benjamin Banneker Academy
854 students
- Ps 9 Sarah Smi 782
Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the)
782 students
- Academy of Art 757
Academy of Arts and Letters
757 students
- This school 179
Ps 93 William H Prescott
179 students
What this shows Ps 93 William H Prescott reports 179 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 93 William H Prescott compares
Ps 93 William H Prescott 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.9% | ▲ 71% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
179
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in New York - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
72.1%
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
African American 57.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Asian 10.1%
White 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Ps 93 William H Prescott is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 93 William H Prescott Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Technical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 11 Purvis J Behan | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Banneker Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Arts and Letters | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 93 William H Prescott's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~179 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 93 William H Prescott
How many students attend Ps 93 William H Prescott?
Ps 93 William H Prescott has 179 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 172 (2022-23) → 178 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 93 William H Prescott?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 93 William H Prescott is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 93 William H Prescott?
95.9% of students at Ps 93 William H Prescott are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 93 William H Prescott?
The largest demographic group at Ps 93 William H Prescott is African American at 57.5% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 93 William H Prescott?
Ps 93 William H Prescott has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 93 William H Prescott rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 93 William H Prescott ranks #151 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 #13?
Besides Ps 93 William H Prescott, 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.