- Enrollment
- 3,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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
📋 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Ps 95 Gravesend (the) held near 941 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.1 → 62.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 360015202363 · Brooklyn, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
916 enr · 14.5:1 · 71.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students)
Ps 95 Gravesend (the) held near 941 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.1 → 62.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 95 Gravesend (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edward R Murro
Edward R Murrow High School
3,503 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High School
2,210 students
- John Dewey Hig
John Dewey High School
2,209 students
- Is 228 David a
Is 228 David a Boody
1,555 students
- Is 98 Bay Acad
Is 98 Bay Academy
1,435 students
- This school 916
Ps 95 Gravesend (the)
916 students
What this shows Ps 95 Gravesend (the) reports 916 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 95 Gravesend (the) compares
Ps 95 Gravesend (the) 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~916 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 940 (2022-23) → 941 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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 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 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.
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.