Enrollment
535
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, NY
School for Future Leaders (the)
Federal NCES profile for School for Future Leaders (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015106199
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School for Future Leaders (the) earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools.
- #14 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 86.2%
- free-lunch eligible
School for Future Leaders (the) has class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School for Future Leaders (the) ranks #14 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015106199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How School for Future Leaders (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at School for Future Leaders (the)
School for Future Leaders (the) is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 535 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.2:1 is larger than about 92% of New York schools and 37% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 86.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 535 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 881 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #33, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Asian (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
12.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 School for Future Leaders (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 School for Future Leaders (the) compares
School for Future Leaders (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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 37% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.2% | ▲ 53% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.2%
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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 92% in New York - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.3%
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
Asian 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
White 6.0%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, School for Future Leaders (the) is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How School for Future Leaders (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Utrecht High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Brennan School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School for Future Leaders (the)'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 (~535 students)
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Frequently asked questions about School for Future Leaders (the)
How many students attend School for Future Leaders (the)?
School for Future Leaders (the) has 535 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School for Future Leaders (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at School for Future Leaders (the) is 16.2:1, which is 37% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School for Future Leaders (the)?
86.2% of students at School for Future Leaders (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School for Future Leaders (the)?
The largest demographic group at School for Future Leaders (the) is Asian at 83.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School for Future Leaders (the)?
School for Future Leaders (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 School for Future Leaders (the) rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, School for Future Leaders (the) ranks #14 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 School for Future Leaders (the) a good school?
School for Future Leaders (the) earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 School for Future Leaders (the), 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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