NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15

District Overview
Located in the heart of Brooklyn at 131 Livingston Avenue, New York City Geographic District #15 operates as an active, traditional public school system within a dynamic, large-city environment. The district encompasses 51 operational schools and delivers a seamless educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade, in addition to specialized ungraded offerings. Serving a diverse population of over 26,500 students, the district reflects the rich multicultural fabric of its surrounding urban community, offering families comprehensive academic opportunities across every stage of early childhood, elementary, middle, and secondary education.

To support its expansive student body, District #15 maintains a robust organizational framework backed by approximately 7,445 full-time equivalent staff members. The district's instructional workforce is particularly well-resourced, featuring nearly 4,491 full-time equivalent teachers alongside more than 620 instructional aides and over 2,300 support personnel. This substantial staffing commitment yields a exceptionally favorable student-to-teacher ratio, ensuring that students benefit from attentive instruction and comprehensive operational support. For parents seeking a vibrant educational home, students navigating their academic pathways, and researchers studying urban educational systems, District #15 stands out as a core pillar of Brooklyn's public education infrastructure.
51
Total Schools
26,509
Total Students
4,491.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15
Demographic Student Count
White7,833
Hispanic9,966
Black2,968
Asian4,015
Two or More1,572
American Indian102
Pacific Islander37
  • Hispanic
    9,966 (37.6%)
  • White
    7,833 (29.6%)
  • Asian
    4,015 (15.2%)
  • Black
    2,968 (11.2%)
  • Two or More
    1,572 (5.9%)
  • American Indian
    102 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    37 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary27
Middle10
High13
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:51
Students:26,509*
Teachers (FTE):4,491.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.9
Schools in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15
Found 51 Schools