- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, NY
Red Hook Neighborhood School
Federal NCES profile for Red Hook Neighborhood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360009206143
👥 S:T ratio 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Hook Neighborhood School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #64 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 83.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Hook Neighborhood School has class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Hook Neighborhood School ranks #64 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #15 · New York
NCES ID 360009206143 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Red Hook Neighborhood School grew from 89 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (+29.2%).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 360009206143 · Brooklyn, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 9.9:1 · 83.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunset Park High School (1,348 students)
Red Hook Neighborhood School grew from 89 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (+29.2%). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Red Hook Neighborhood School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunset Park Hi
Sunset Park High School
1,348 students
- Ps 321 William
Ps 321 William Penn
1,305 students
- Ms 51 William
Ms 51 William Alexander
1,038 students
- Ps 230 Doris L
Ps 230 Doris L Cohen
925 students
- Ps 130 Parksid
Ps 130 Parkside (the)
891 students
- This school 168
Red Hook Neighborhood School
168 students
What this shows Red Hook Neighborhood School reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Hook Neighborhood School compares
Red Hook Neighborhood School 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.1% | ▲ 48% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 28% in New York - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.8%
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
White 44.6%
African American 23.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Red Hook Neighborhood School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Red Hook Neighborhood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 321 William Penn | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 51 William Alexander | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 230 Doris L Cohen | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 130 Parkside (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Hook Neighborhood School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~168 students)
Frequently asked questions about Red Hook Neighborhood School
How many students attend Red Hook Neighborhood School?
Red Hook Neighborhood School has 168 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 89 (2022-23) → 115 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Hook Neighborhood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Hook Neighborhood School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 Red Hook Neighborhood School?
83.1% of students at Red Hook Neighborhood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Hook Neighborhood School?
The largest demographic group at Red Hook Neighborhood School is White at 44.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Hook Neighborhood School?
Red Hook Neighborhood School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Red Hook Neighborhood School rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Hook Neighborhood School ranks #64 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.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #15?
Besides Red Hook Neighborhood School, New York City Geographic District #15 also operates Sunset Park High School (1,348 students), Ps 321 William Penn (1,305 students), and Ms 51 William Alexander (1,038 students). See the New York City Geographic District #15 district page for the complete list.