Enrollment
916
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 95 Gravesend (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 95 Gravesend (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015202363
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 95 Gravesend (the) earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #61 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 95 Gravesend (the) has class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 95 Gravesend (the) ranks #61 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #21 · New York
NCES ID 360015202363 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 95 Gravesend (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 95 Gravesend (the)
Ps 95 Gravesend (the) is a higher-need, large elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 916 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 90% of state schools at 916 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 469 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #164.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (34%) and Asian (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #21 also operates Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students) and Abraham Lincoln High School (2,210 students) alongside Ps 95 Gravesend (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 95 Gravesend (the) compares
Ps 95 Gravesend (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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 27% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 916 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
916
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 84% in New York - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.0%
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 34.0%
Asian 33.8%
White 24.8%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Ps 95 Gravesend (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 95 Gravesend (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward R Murrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Dewey High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 228 David a Boody | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 98 Bay Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 95 Gravesend (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,209
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,435
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~916 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 95 Gravesend (the)
How many students attend Ps 95 Gravesend (the)?
Ps 95 Gravesend (the) has 916 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 95 Gravesend (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 95 Gravesend (the) is 14.5:1, which is 23% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 95 Gravesend (the)?
71.4% of students at Ps 95 Gravesend (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 95 Gravesend (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 95 Gravesend (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 34.0% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 95 Gravesend (the)?
Ps 95 Gravesend (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 95 Gravesend (the) rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 95 Gravesend (the) ranks #61 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 95 Gravesend (the) a good school?
Ps 95 Gravesend (the) earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 #21?
Besides Ps 95 Gravesend (the), New York City Geographic District #21 also operates Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students), Abraham Lincoln High School (2,210 students), and John Dewey High School (2,209 students). See the New York City Geographic District #21 district page for the complete list.
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