Enrollment
161
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 958
Federal NCES profile for Ps 958, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009206753
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 958 earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools.
- #262 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 958 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 958 ranks #262 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #15 · New York
NCES ID 360009206753 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+127% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 958 compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 958
Ps 958 is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 161 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.8:1 is larger than about 99% of New York schools and 127% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.0% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of New York schools, with 161 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 133 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #132, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (19%) (diversity index 62/100).
New York City Geographic District #15 also operates Sunset Park High School (1,348 students) and Ps 321 William Penn (1,305 students) alongside Ps 958.
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 958 compares
Ps 958 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 | 26.8:1 | ▲ 127% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▼ 7% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below 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
26.8:1
students per teacher
- 127% 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.
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 57.1%
White 18.6%
Asian 13.7%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Ps 958 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 958 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 321 William Penn | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ms 51 William Alexander | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 230 Doris L Cohen | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 130 Parkside (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 958's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~161 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 958
How many students attend Ps 958?
Ps 958 has 161 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 958?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 958 is 26.8:1, which is 127% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 958?
52.0% of students at Ps 958 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 958?
The largest demographic group at Ps 958 is Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 958?
Ps 958 has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 958 rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 958 ranks #262 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.
Is Ps 958 a good school?
Ps 958 earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of 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 #15?
Besides Ps 958, 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.
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