At a glance
Reported students
636
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
68.19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
389
PS 84 Jose de Diego: 636 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
9.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 84 Jose de Diego
PS 84 Jose de Diego is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Brooklyn. It is one of 38 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #14. NCES reports 636 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 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.3:1, below 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 Hispanic or Latino (59.9%) and White (25.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 84 Jose de Diego
- 1How do the reported 9.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 68.19 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
- 58.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.9%
- Hispanic59.9%
- Black4.6%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6%
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 #14
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 31 Samuel F Dupont
Elementary · Grades PK–05
644 reported students
PS 132 Conselyea School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
564 reported students
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
552 reported students
PS 110 Monitor (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
493 reported students
PS 34 Oliver H Perry
Elementary · Grades PK–05
435 reported students
PS 257 John F Hylan
Elementary · Grades PK–05
431 reported students
Public schools near PS 84 Jose de Diego
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Success Academy Charter School-Williamsburg Elementary · Charter · Success Academy Charter School-Williamsburg | KG–04 | 247 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 17 Henry D Woodworth Elementary · New York City Geographic District #14 | PK–05 | 197 | 0.3 mi |
| Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #14 | PK–05 | 552 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 319 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #14 | PK–01 | 82 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 16 Leonard Dunkly Elementary · New York City Geographic District #14 | PK–05 | 173 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 188 Island School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 1 | PK–08 | 332 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 84 Jose de Diego
What grades does PS 84 Jose de Diego serve?
PS 84 Jose de Diego reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #14.
How many students attend PS 84 Jose de Diego?
PS 84 Jose de Diego reported 636 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 84 Jose de Diego?
The calculated ratio is 9.3:1, based on 636 students and 68.19 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 84 Jose de Diego a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 84 Jose de Diego is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #14 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 84 Jose de Diego students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.6% 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 84 Jose de Diego in?
PS 84 Jose de Diego is part of New York City Geographic District #14, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 38 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 84 Jose de Diego?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Success Academy Charter School-Williamsburg (0.3 mi), PS 17 Henry D Woodworth (0.3 mi), Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.