- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360011902565
👥 S:T ratio 44
📋 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 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools.
- #13 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 59
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the) shrank from 270 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 360011902565 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 14:1 · 77.4% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students)
Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the) shrank from 270 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 318 Eugenio
Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos
1,028 students
- Brooklyn Latin
Brooklyn Latin School (the)
772 students
- Williamsburg P
Williamsburg Preparatory School
667 students
- Ps 31 Samuel F
Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont
644 students
- Ps 84 Jose De
Ps 84 Jose De Diego
636 students
- This school 377
Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the)
377 students
What this shows Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the) reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the) compares
Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (the) is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~377 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), down 26.
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 59/100 (higher 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 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.
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.