- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 938
Federal NCES profile for Ps 938, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012006723
👥 S:T ratio 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 938 earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools.
- #224 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 84.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 938 has class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 938 ranks #224 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #19 · New York
NCES ID 360012006723 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Ps 938 grew from 140 students in 2022-23 to 192 in 2023-24 (+37.1%).
Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 360012006723 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 26.4:1 · 84.3% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students)
Ps 938 grew from 140 students in 2022-23 to 192 in 2023-24 (+37.1%). Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 938 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Transit Tech C
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School
795 students
- Ps 214 Michael
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam
728 students
- Ps 159 Isaac P
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin
661 students
- Ps 108 Sal Abb
Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento
649 students
- East New York
East New York Family Academy
610 students
- This school 238
Ps 938
238 students
What this shows Ps 938 reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 938 compares
Ps 938 is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 26.4:1 | ▲ 124% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.3% | ▲ 50% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.4:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
26.4:1
students per teacher
- 124% above state mean
Top 99% in New York - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.4%
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 76.5%
African American 14.7%
Asian 5.5%
White 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Ps 938 is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 938 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 214 Michael Friedsam | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East New York Family Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 938's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~238 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 938
How many students attend Ps 938?
Ps 938 has 238 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 140 (2022-23) → 192 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 938?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 938 is 26.4:1, which is 124% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 938?
84.3% of students at Ps 938 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 938?
The largest demographic group at Ps 938 is Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 938?
Ps 938 has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 938 rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 938 ranks #224 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 #19?
Besides Ps 938, New York City Geographic District #19 also operates Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students), Ps 214 Michael Friedsam (728 students), and Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin (661 students). See the New York City Geographic District #19 district page for the complete list.