Enrollment
315
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
School of Creativity and Innovation (the)
Federal NCES profile for School of Creativity and Innovation (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009206659
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School of Creativity and Innovation (the) earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools.
- #25 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 84.3%
- free-lunch eligible
School of Creativity and Innovation (the) has class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School of Creativity and Innovation (the) ranks #25 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #15 · New York
NCES ID 360009206659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How School of Creativity and Innovation (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at School of Creativity and Innovation (the)
School of Creativity and Innovation (the) is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 315 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.6:1 is larger than about 93% of New York schools and 41% 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 84.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 315 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 807 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #85, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and Asian (42%) (diversity index 60/100).
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New York City Geographic District #15 also operates Sunset Park High School (1,348 students) and Ps 321 William Penn (1,305 students) alongside School of Creativity and Innovation (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 of Creativity and Innovation (the) compares
School of Creativity and Innovation (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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 41% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.3% | ▲ 50% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 93% in New York - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Hispanic or Latino 47.0%
Asian 42.2%
White 7.3%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, School of Creativity and Innovation (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How School of Creativity and Innovation (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 321 William Penn | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ms 51 William Alexander | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 230 Doris L Cohen | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 130 Parkside (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School of Creativity and Innovation (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~315 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about School of Creativity and Innovation (the)
How many students attend School of Creativity and Innovation (the)?
School of Creativity and Innovation (the) has 315 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School of Creativity and Innovation (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at School of Creativity and Innovation (the) is 16.6:1, which is 41% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School of Creativity and Innovation (the)?
84.3% of students at School of Creativity and Innovation (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School of Creativity and Innovation (the)?
The largest demographic group at School of Creativity and Innovation (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School of Creativity and Innovation (the)?
School of Creativity and Innovation (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 of Creativity and Innovation (the) rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, School of Creativity and Innovation (the) ranks #25 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.
Is School of Creativity and Innovation (the) a good school?
School of Creativity and Innovation (the) earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 #15?
Besides School of Creativity and Innovation (the), 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.
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