Enrollment
377
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360011902565
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the) earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools.
- #13 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- large classes for New York
- 77.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the) has class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the) ranks #13 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #14 · New York
NCES ID 360011902565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the)
Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the) is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 377 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 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 77.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 377 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 829 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
10.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New York City Geographic District #14 also operates Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students) and Brooklyn Latin School (the) (772 students) alongside Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (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/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the) compares
Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (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 | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.4% | ▲ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 80% in New York - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 84.6%
African American 8.8%
White 3.4%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the) is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Latin School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 84 Jose De Diego | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~377 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the)
How many students attend Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the)?
Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the) has 377 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the) is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the)?
77.4% of students at Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 84.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the)?
Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the) rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the) ranks #13 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/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the) a good school?
Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the) earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 #14?
Besides Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the), New York City Geographic District #14 also operates Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students), Brooklyn Latin School (the) (772 students), and Williamsburg Preparatory School (667 students). See the New York City Geographic District #14 district page for the complete list.
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