At a glance
Reported students
487
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
65th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
742
PS 48 Mapleton: 487 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
12.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 48 Mapleton
PS 48 Mapleton is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Brooklyn. It is one of 48 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #20. NCES reports 487 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 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, close to 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 (42.5%) and Asian (33.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 48 Mapleton
- 1How do the reported 12.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.17 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
- 87.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White21.1%
- Hispanic42.5%
- Black0.6%
- Asian33.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.2%
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 #20
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 164 Caesar Rodney
Elementary · Grades PK–05
491 reported students
Brooklyn School of Inquiry
Elementary · Grades KG–08
501 reported students
School for Future Leaders (The)
Elementary · Grades KG–05
535 reported students
PS 748 Brooklyn School for Global Scholars
Elementary · Grades KG–05
433 reported students
PS 503 School of Discovery (The)
Elementary · Grades KG–05
550 reported students
PS 69 Vincent D Grippo School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
558 reported students
Public schools near PS 48 Mapleton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seeall Academy (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #20 | PK–08 | 851 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 231 Elementary · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | KG–08 | 352 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller Elementary · New York City Geographic District #21 | KG–08 | 295 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 205 Clarion Elementary · New York City Geographic District #20 | PK–05 | 1,093 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #20 | PK–08 | 592 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 247 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #20 | KG–05 | 744 | 0.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 48 Mapleton
What grades does PS 48 Mapleton serve?
PS 48 Mapleton reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #20.
How many students attend PS 48 Mapleton?
PS 48 Mapleton reported 487 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 48 Mapleton?
The calculated ratio is 12.1:1, based on 487 students and 40.17 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 48 Mapleton a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 48 Mapleton is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #20 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 48 Mapleton students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.5% 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 48 Mapleton in?
PS 48 Mapleton is part of New York City Geographic District #20, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 48 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 48 Mapleton?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Seeall Academy (The) (0.4 mi), PS 231 (0.4 mi), PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.