At a glance
Reported students
535
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
742
School for Future Leaders (The): 535 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
13.4:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about School for Future Leaders (The)
School for Future Leaders (The) is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Brooklyn. It is one of 48 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #20. NCES reports 535 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 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, 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 Asian (83.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking School for Future Leaders (The)
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 40 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
- 89.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6%
- Hispanic9%
- Black0.4%
- Asian83.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial1.1%
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 #20
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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
Brooklyn School of Inquiry
Elementary · Grades KG–08
501 reported students
PS 185 Walter Kassenbrock
Elementary · Grades KG–05
577 reported students
PS 164 Caesar Rodney
Elementary · Grades PK–05
491 reported students
PS 48 Mapleton
Elementary · Grades PK–05
487 reported students
Public schools near School for Future Leaders (The)
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 69 Vincent D Grippo School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #20 | KG–05 | 558 | 0.1 mi |
| PS 105 Blythebourne (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #20 | KG–05 | 1,119 | 0.2 mi |
| Detective Wenjian Liu School of Civics and Entrepreneruship Elementary · New York City Geographic District #20 | KG–01 | 31 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 176 Ovington Elementary · New York City Geographic District #20 | KG–05 | 1,037 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 160 William T Sampson Elementary · New York City Geographic District #20 | KG–05 | 965 | 0.6 mi |
| Ralph a Fabrizio School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #20 | KG–05 | 828 | 0.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about School for Future Leaders (The)
What grades does School for Future Leaders (The) serve?
School for Future Leaders (The) reports grades KG–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 School for Future Leaders (The)?
School for Future Leaders (The) reported 535 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at School for Future Leaders (The)?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 535 students and 40 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 School for Future Leaders (The) a public, charter, or magnet school?
School for Future Leaders (The) 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 School for Future Leaders (The) students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89.7% 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 School for Future Leaders (The) in?
School for Future Leaders (The) 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 School for Future Leaders (The)?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 69 Vincent D Grippo School (0.1 mi), PS 105 Blythebourne (The) (0.2 mi), Detective Wenjian Liu School of Civics and Entrepreneruship (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.