At a glance
Reported students
923
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48.54
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
240.5
PS 11 Purvis J Behan: 923 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
19:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 11 Purvis J Behan
PS 11 Purvis J Behan is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Brooklyn. It is one of 42 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #13. NCES reports 923 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19:1, above the New York median of 11.7:1 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 (49.2%) and White (19.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 11 Purvis J Behan
- 1How do the reported 19:1 student–teacher ratio and 48.54 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
- 30.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White19.8%
- Hispanic14%
- Black49.2%
- Asian4.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial12.1%
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 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
782 reported students
Academy of Arts and Letters
Elementary · Grades PK–08
757 reported students
PS 20 Clinton Hill
Elementary · Grades PK–05
689 reported students
PS 133 William a Butler
Elementary · Grades PK–05
611 reported students
Emily Warren Roebling School (The)
Elementary · Grades KG–06
594 reported students
PS 282 Park Slope
Elementary · Grades PK–05
569 reported students
Public schools near PS 11 Purvis J Behan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement First Endeavor Charter School Elementary · Charter · Achievement First Endeavor Charter School | KG–08 | 579 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 56 Lewis H Latimer Elementary · New York City Geographic District #13 | PK–05 | 253 | 0.3 mi |
| Compass Charter School Elementary · Charter · Compass Charter School | PK–05 | 296 | 0.4 mi |
| Community Partnership Charter School Elementary · Charter · Community Partnership Charter School | PK–08 | 394 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 270 Johann Dekalb Elementary · New York City Geographic District #13 | PK–05 | 133 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 20 Clinton Hill Elementary · New York City Geographic District #13 | PK–05 | 689 | 0.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 11 Purvis J Behan
What grades does PS 11 Purvis J Behan serve?
PS 11 Purvis J Behan reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #13.
How many students attend PS 11 Purvis J Behan?
PS 11 Purvis J Behan reported 923 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 11 Purvis J Behan?
The calculated ratio is 19:1, based on 923 students and 48.54 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is PS 11 Purvis J Behan a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 11 Purvis J Behan 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 PS 11 Purvis J Behan students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
30.9% 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 PS 11 Purvis J Behan in?
PS 11 Purvis J Behan 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 PS 11 Purvis J Behan?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Achievement First Endeavor Charter School (0.2 mi), PS 56 Lewis H Latimer (0.3 mi), Compass Charter School (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.