- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Sunset Park Prep
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Park Prep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009205706
👥 S:T ratio 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Park Prep earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of New York schools.
- #58 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 88.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Park Prep has class sizes smaller than 81% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Park Prep ranks #58 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #15 · New York
NCES ID 360009205706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Sunset Park Prep held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 47.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 360009205706 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 9.1:1 · 88.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunset Park High School (1,348 students)
Sunset Park Prep held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 47.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Sunset Park Prep 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 390
Sunset Park Prep
390 students
What this shows Sunset Park Prep reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Park Prep compares
Sunset Park Prep 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.0% | ▲ 57% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in New York - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.5%
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 85.9%
Asian 7.9%
White 4.6%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Sunset Park Prep is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Sunset Park Prep 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 130 Parkside (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Park Prep'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 middle 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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Park Prep
How many students attend Sunset Park Prep?
Sunset Park Prep has 390 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Park Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Park Prep is 9.1:1, which is 23% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 42% 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 Sunset Park Prep?
88.0% of students at Sunset Park Prep are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Park Prep?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Park Prep is Hispanic or Latino at 85.9% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Park Prep?
Sunset Park Prep has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Prep rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Park Prep ranks #58 of 94 middle 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 middle schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #15?
Besides Sunset Park Prep, 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.