- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Williamsburg Preparatory School
Federal NCES profile for Williamsburg Preparatory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360011905704
👥 S:T ratio 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williamsburg Preparatory School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #94 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 78.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Williamsburg Preparatory School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williamsburg Preparatory School ranks #94 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #14 · New York
NCES ID 360011905704 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Williamsburg Preparatory School held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.9 → 54.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 360011905704 · Brooklyn, NY High · MID · TRAD
667 enr · 12.8:1 · 78.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students)
Williamsburg Preparatory School held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.9 → 54.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Williamsburg Preparatory School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 318 Eugenio
Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos
1,028 students
- Brooklyn Latin
Brooklyn Latin School (the)
772 students
- This school
Williamsburg Preparatory School
667 students
- Ps 31 Samuel F
Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont
644 students
- Ps 84 Jose De
Ps 84 Jose De Diego
636 students
- Williamsburg H
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design
622 students
What this shows Williamsburg Preparatory School reports 667 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williamsburg Preparatory School compares
Williamsburg Preparatory 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 39% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in New York - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.1%
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 70.3%
African American 17.5%
White 4.9%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Williamsburg Preparatory School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Williamsburg Preparatory School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Latin School (the) | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 84 Jose De Diego | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williamsburg Preparatory School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide high 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 (~667 students)
Frequently asked questions about Williamsburg Preparatory School
How many students attend Williamsburg Preparatory School?
Williamsburg Preparatory School has 667 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 687 (2022-23) → 679 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamsburg Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamsburg Preparatory School is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Williamsburg Preparatory School?
78.0% of students at Williamsburg Preparatory School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williamsburg Preparatory School?
The largest demographic group at Williamsburg Preparatory School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williamsburg Preparatory School?
Williamsburg Preparatory School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Williamsburg Preparatory School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Williamsburg Preparatory School ranks #94 of 121 high 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 high schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #14?
Besides Williamsburg Preparatory School, New York City Geographic District #14 also operates Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students), Brooklyn Latin School (the) (772 students), and Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont (644 students). See the New York City Geographic District #14 district page for the complete list.