- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, NY
Sunset School of Cultural Learning
Federal NCES profile for Sunset School of Cultural Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015106726
👥 S:T ratio 18
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset School of Cultural Learning earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools.
- #24 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 82.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset School of Cultural Learning has class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset School of Cultural Learning ranks #24 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015106726 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Sunset School of Cultural Learning grew from 152 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (+40.8%).
Teacher FTE added 13.4 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 360015106726 · Brooklyn, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 20.5:1 · 82.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students)
Sunset School of Cultural Learning grew from 152 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (+40.8%). Teacher FTE added 13.4 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Sunset School of Cultural Learning 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 266
Sunset School of Cultural Learning
266 students
What this shows Sunset School of Cultural Learning reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset School of Cultural Learning compares
Sunset School of Cultural Learning is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 74% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.9% | ▲ 48% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 74% above state mean
Top 98% in New York - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.7%
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
Hispanic or Latino 75.2%
Asian 12.8%
White 9.0%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Sunset School of Cultural Learning is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Sunset School of Cultural Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Utrecht High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Brennan School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset School of Cultural Learning'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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset School of Cultural Learning
How many students attend Sunset School of Cultural Learning?
Sunset School of Cultural Learning has 266 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 152 (2022-23) → 214 (2023-24), up 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset School of Cultural Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset School of Cultural Learning is 20.5:1, which is 74% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunset School of Cultural Learning?
82.9% of students at Sunset School of Cultural Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset School of Cultural Learning?
The largest demographic group at Sunset School of Cultural Learning is Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset School of Cultural Learning?
Sunset School of Cultural Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 School of Cultural Learning rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset School of Cultural Learning ranks #24 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 Sunset School of Cultural Learning, 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.