Enrollment
397
Combined
DISTRICT 481 · STATE 544
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75·NCES 360013502311
PS 77
62 PARK PL, BROOKLYN, NY 11217 · (718) 789-1191 · Kings County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED11-CITYTITLE ISPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL397 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
4.4:1
91 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 5.0:1 · STATE 8.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
93%
369 students
DISTRICT 90% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 34 | 9% |
| Grade 1 | 74 | 19% |
| Grade 2 | 20 | 5% |
| Grade 3 | 8 | 2% |
| Grade 4 | 2 | 1% |
| Grade 5 | 5 | 1% |
| Grade 6 | 1 | 0% |
| Grade 7 | 2 | 1% |
| Grade 8 | 1 | 0% |
| Grade 9 | 2 | 1% |
| Grade 11 | 1 | 0% |
| Grade 12 | 3 | 1% |
| Ungraded | 244 | 61% |
Student demographics
72%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 70% · STATE 72% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where PS 77 ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In New York | In Kings County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 397 | #80 of 192 | #11 of 15 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 4.4:1 | #30 of 146 | #2 of 13 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 72.1% | #11 of 152 | #4 of 15 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 92.9% | #17 of 136 | #7 of 15 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +38.8% | #18 of 59 | #3 of 8 |
Ranked against other public K-12 schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
397
+112 (+39%) vs 2020
+43% since 2010-11, when it was 278
Student : Teacher
4.4:1
was 4.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 397 | 90.6 | 4.4:1 | 93% (369) |
| 2023-24 | 381 | 71 | 5.4:1 | 91% (345) |
| 2022-23 | 304 | 63.4 | 4.8:1 | 87% (264) |
| 2020-21 | 285 | 63 | 4.5:1 | 85% (243) |
| 2017-18 | 286 | 63.7 | 4.5:1 | 85% (243) |
| 2015-16 | 299 | 79 | 3.8:1 | 60% (178) |
| 2010-11 | 278 | 82 | 3.4:1 | 75% (209) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for PS 77.
About PS 77
PS 77 runs as a low-enrollment combined-grade school in BROOKLYN, New York. It enrolled 397 students in kindergarten through 12 for the 2024-25 school year. Enrollment is 27% lower than the average for combined schools in New York, which is about 544.
Besides PS 77, NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75 runs 59 other schools. The district enrolls 27,533 students.
Federal enrollment data show Black students as the largest group at PS 77, at 40%. The rest of enrollment is 26% Hispanic, 19% Asian, and 13% White. Among all residents of Kings County, the Black share is about 28%. PS 77's diversity index is 72%, against a US figure of 70%.
Staffing totals 90.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 4.4:1. On average, combined schools in New York have 8.7:1, compared with 4.4:1 here. The free or reduced-price lunch rate at PS 77 is 93%. The gap from the 79% average for public schools in Kings County is 14 points.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Kings County show that the median household income is $80,263, about 42% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 15%. Besides PS 77, Kings County has 582 other public schools.
MS 266 PARK PLACE COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL is the public school closest to PS 77, less than a tenth of a mile away. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
Its location is classified as City: Large by the National Center for Education Statistics.
The school enrolled 397 students in 2024-25, 112 more than the 285 it had in 2020-21.
Community posts for PS 77 can cover enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Kings County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,631,580
Census ACS
Median income
$80,263
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
583
291,697 students
Quick facts
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- PS 138Combined · 670 students
- PS 811High · 636 students
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- BROOKLYN TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 5,848 students
- FORT HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 4,044 students
- JAMES MADISON HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,983 students
- MIDWOOD HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,657 students
- EDWARD R MURROW HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,503 students
- FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,403 students
Nearby schools
- MS 266 PARK PLACE COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL0.0 mi · 75
- PS 282 PARK SLOPE0.2 mi · 569
- PS 133 WILLIAM A BUTLER0.2 mi · 611
- DESIGN WORKS0.3 mi · 163
- BRIDGES: A SCHOOL FOR EXPLORATION AND EQUITY0.3 mi · 298
- IS 3400.4 mi · 136
Frequently asked questions
About PS 77What is the total enrollment at PS 77?
PS 77 enrolls approximately 397 students in grades KG-12.
What grades does PS 77 serve?
PS 77 serves grades KG-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 77?
The student-to-teacher ratio at PS 77 is approximately 4.4:1 (91 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at PS 77?
At PS 77, the student body is approximately 13% White, 26% Hispanic, 40% Black, 19% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is PS 77 public or private?
PS 77 is a public K-12 school, overseen by NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.