Enrollment
828
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, NY
Ralph a Fabrizio School
Federal NCES profile for Ralph a Fabrizio School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015102603
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ralph a Fabrizio School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools.
- #22 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 85.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ralph a Fabrizio School has class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph a Fabrizio School ranks #22 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015102603 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ralph a Fabrizio School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ralph a Fabrizio School
Ralph a Fabrizio School is a high-poverty, large elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 828 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 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 85.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 828 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 500 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #34, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (59%) and White (21%) (diversity index 58/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students) and Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students) alongside Ralph a Fabrizio School.
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 Ralph a Fabrizio School compares
Ralph a Fabrizio School 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.9% | ▲ 53% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 828 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
828
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in New York - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
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.
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
Asian 58.5%
White 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Ralph a Fabrizio School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ralph a Fabrizio School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Utrecht High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Brennan School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ralph a Fabrizio School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,236
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,780
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary 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 (~828 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ralph a Fabrizio School
How many students attend Ralph a Fabrizio School?
Ralph a Fabrizio School has 828 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph a Fabrizio School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph a Fabrizio School is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ralph a Fabrizio School?
85.9% of students at Ralph a Fabrizio School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ralph a Fabrizio School?
The largest demographic group at Ralph a Fabrizio School is Asian at 58.5% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ralph a Fabrizio School?
Ralph a Fabrizio School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Ralph a Fabrizio School rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph a Fabrizio School ranks #22 of 95 elementary 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 elementary schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
Is Ralph a Fabrizio School a good school?
Ralph a Fabrizio School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 #20?
Besides Ralph a Fabrizio School, New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students), Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students), and New Utrecht High School (3,236 students). See the New York City Geographic District #20 district page for the complete list.
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