- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009206407
👥 S:T ratio 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #151 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School ranks #151 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #15 · New York
NCES ID 360009206407 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School held near 340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 360009206407 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 12:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunset Park High School (1,348 students)
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School held near 340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary 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 337
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School
337 students
What this shows Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School compares
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 25% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.3%
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
Hispanic or Latino 80.4%
White 12.2%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 130 Parkside (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Park Avenues Elementary 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 other 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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School
How many students attend Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School?
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School has 337 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School?
70.5% of students at Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 80.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School?
Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School ranks #151 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.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #15?
Besides Sunset Park Avenues Elementary 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.