- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell
Federal NCES profile for Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012102501
👥 S:T ratio 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #82 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 85.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell has class sizes smaller than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell ranks #82 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #23 · New York
NCES ID 360012102501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell grew from 141 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 360012102501 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
145 enr · 9.7:1 · 85.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii (662 students)
Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell grew from 141 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eagle Academy
Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii
662 students
- Brooklyn Colle
Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School
512 students
- Ps 156 Waverly
Ps 156 Waverly
421 students
- Ps 184 Newport
Ps 184 Newport
395 students
- Brooklyn Landm
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School
378 students
- This school 145
Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell
145 students
What this shows Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell reports 145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell compares
Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.1% | ▲ 51% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 25% in New York - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.2%
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
African American 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
White 6.2%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 156 Waverly | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 184 Newport | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~145 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell
How many students attend Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell?
Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell has 145 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 150 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell is 9.7:1, which is 18% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell?
85.1% of students at Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell?
The largest demographic group at Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell is African American at 58.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell?
Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell 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/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell ranks #82 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 #23?
Besides Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell, New York City Geographic District #23 also operates Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii (662 students), Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School (512 students), and Ps 156 Waverly (421 students). See the New York City Geographic District #23 district page for the complete list.