- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360009202359
👥 S:T ratio 62
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (the) earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools.
- #17 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for New York
- 95.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (the) has class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (the) ranks #17 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #15 · New York
NCES ID 360009202359 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-104 students YoY
Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (the) shrank from 970 students in 2022-23 to 866 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE added 85.1 → 89.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-104 students YoY 360009202359 · Brooklyn, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
819 enr · 9.6:1 · 95.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunset Park High School (1,348 students)
Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (the) shrank from 970 students in 2022-23 to 866 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE added 85.1 → 89.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunset Park Hi
Sunset Park High School
1,348 students
- Ps 321 William
Ps 321 William Penn
1,305 students
- Ms 51 William
Ms 51 William Alexander
1,038 students
- Ps 230 Doris L
Ps 230 Doris L Cohen
925 students
- Ps 130 Parksid
Ps 130 Parkside (the)
891 students
- This school
Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (the)
819 students
What this shows Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (the) reports 819 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (the) compares
Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (the) is a shrinking 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.5% | ▲ 70% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 819 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
819
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 24% in New York - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.3%
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.
Student demographics
Asian 62.3%
Hispanic or Latino 35.7%
White 2.0%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 321 William Penn | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 51 William Alexander | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 230 Doris L Cohen | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 130 Parkside (the) | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~819 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (the)
How many students attend Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (the)?
Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (the) has 819 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 970 (2022-23) → 866 (2023-24), down 104.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (the) is 9.6:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 94 Henry Longfellow (the)?
95.5% of students at Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (the) is Asian at 62.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (the)?
Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 94 Henry Longfellow (the) rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (the) ranks #17 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 #15?
Besides Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (the), New York City Geographic District #15 also operates Sunset Park High School (1,348 students), Ps 321 William Penn (1,305 students), and Ms 51 William Alexander (1,038 students). See the New York City Geographic District #15 district page for the complete list.