Enrollment
266
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015106726
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools.
- #24 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 37
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+74% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sunset School of Cultural Learning compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sunset School of Cultural Learning
Sunset School of Cultural Learning is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 266 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.5:1 is larger than about 98% of New York schools and 74% 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 82.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 266 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 643 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #103.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and Asian (13%) (diversity index 41/100).
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students) and Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students) alongside Sunset School of Cultural Learning.
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 Sunset School of Cultural Learning compares
Sunset School of Cultural Learning 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~266 students)
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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.
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 37/100 (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 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.
Is Sunset School of Cultural Learning a good school?
Sunset School of Cultural Learning earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 #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.
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