- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps/is 155 Nicholas Herkimer
Federal NCES profile for Ps/is 155 Nicholas Herkimer, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012102559
👥 S:T ratio 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps/is 155 Nicholas Herkimer earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #137 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 95.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps/is 155 Nicholas Herkimer has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps/is 155 Nicholas Herkimer ranks #137 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #23 · New York
NCES ID 360012102559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+73 students YoY
Ps/is 155 Nicholas Herkimer grew from 296 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (+24.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+73 students YoY 360012102559 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 11.5:1 · 95.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii (662 students)
Ps/is 155 Nicholas Herkimer grew from 296 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (+24.7%). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps/is 155 Nicholas Herkimer 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
Ps/is 155 Nicholas Herkimer
298 students
What this shows Ps/is 155 Nicholas Herkimer reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps/is 155 Nicholas Herkimer compares
Ps/is 155 Nicholas Herkimer 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.3% | ▲ 70% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.3%
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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in New York - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
77.5%
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 62.4%
African American 32.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Asian 1.0%
White 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Ps/is 155 Nicholas Herkimer is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps/is 155 Nicholas Herkimer Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School | Larger | Lower 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps/is 155 Nicholas Herkimer'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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps/is 155 Nicholas Herkimer
How many students attend Ps/is 155 Nicholas Herkimer?
Ps/is 155 Nicholas Herkimer has 298 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), up 73.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 155 Nicholas Herkimer?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 155 Nicholas Herkimer is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 155 Nicholas Herkimer?
95.3% of students at Ps/is 155 Nicholas Herkimer are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps/is 155 Nicholas Herkimer?
The largest demographic group at Ps/is 155 Nicholas Herkimer is Hispanic or Latino at 62.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps/is 155 Nicholas Herkimer?
Ps/is 155 Nicholas Herkimer has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 155 Nicholas Herkimer rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps/is 155 Nicholas Herkimer ranks #137 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 155 Nicholas Herkimer, 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.