Overview
PS 214 MICHAEL FRIEDSAM is a public primary in BROOKLYN, New York. The school enrolls 728 students. It is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
14:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
89% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictNEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19
County36047
CityBROOKLYN
ZIP11208
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360012002712
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment728
White1.7%
Hispanic / Latino27.2%
Black / African American58.0%
Asian9.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %89%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)