At a glance
Reported students
163
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York other enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 258 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
240.5
Design Works: 163 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
10.9:1 reported; state peer median 8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Design Works
Design Works is a public combined / other school serving grades 09–11 in Brooklyn. It is one of 42 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #13. NCES reports 163 students for 2024–25.
Among 258 combined / other schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 412 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.9:1, above the New York median of 8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (44.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Design Works
- 1How do the reported 10.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 15 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White16%
- Hispanic26.4%
- Black44.8%
- Asian4.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #13
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 67 Charles a Dorsey
Elementary · Grades PK–05
163 reported students
Brooklyn High School for Leadership and Community Service
High · Grades 09–12
154 reported students
Urban Assembly Unison School (The)
Middle · Grades 06–08
172 reported students
PS 3 Bedford Village (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
174 reported students
PS 256 Benjamin Banneker
Elementary · Grades PK–05
178 reported students
PS 93 William H Prescott
Elementary · Grades PK–05
179 reported students
Public schools near Design Works
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS 77 Other · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | KG–12 | 397 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 369 Coy L Cox School Other · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | KG–12 | 483 | 0.9 mi |
| PS 140 Other · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | KG–12 | 327 | 1.5 mi |
| Uncommon Bed-Stuy West Charter School NYC Other · Charter · Uncommon Bed-Stuy West Charter School NYC | KG–12 | 1,165 | 1.5 mi |
| PS 53 Other · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | KG–12 | 406 | 1.7 mi |
| PS 368 Other · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | PK–12 | 236 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Design Works
What grades does Design Works serve?
Design Works reports grades 09–11 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in New York City Geographic District #13.
How many students attend Design Works?
Design Works reported 163 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 258 New York combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Design Works?
The calculated ratio is 10.9:1, based on 163 students and 15 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Design Works a public, charter, or magnet school?
Design Works is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #13 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Design Works students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Design Works in?
Design Works is part of New York City Geographic District #13, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 42 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Design Works?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 77 (0.3 mi), PS 369 Coy L Cox School (0.9 mi), PS 140 (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.