- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015106199
👥 S:T ratio 35
📋 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 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools.
- #14 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
School for Future Leaders (the) held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 360015106199 · Brooklyn, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 16.2:1 · 86.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students)
School for Future Leaders (the) held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
School for Future Leaders (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Hamilton
Fort Hamilton High School
4,044 students
- Franklin Delan
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
3,403 students
- New Utrecht Hi
New Utrecht High School
3,236 students
- Jhs 259 Willia
Jhs 259 William Mckinley
1,780 students
- Madeleine Bren 1,518
Madeleine Brennan School (the)
1,518 students
- This school 535
School for Future Leaders (the)
535 students
What this shows School for Future Leaders (the) reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How School for Future Leaders (the) compares
School for Future Leaders (the) held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~535 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
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 52/100 (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 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.
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.