- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees)
Federal NCES profile for Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360012106427
👥 S:T ratio 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #35 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 96.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) has class sizes smaller than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) ranks #35 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #23 · New York
NCES ID 360012106427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) held near 165 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 360012106427 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
147 enr · 7.7:1 · 96.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii (662 students)
Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) held near 165 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eagle Academy
Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii
662 students
- Brooklyn Colle
Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School
512 students
- Ps 156 Waverly
Ps 156 Waverly
421 students
- Ps 184 Newport
Ps 184 Newport
395 students
- Brooklyn Landm
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School
378 students
- This school 147
Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees)
147 students
What this shows Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) reports 147 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) compares
Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.7:1 | ▼ 35% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.4% | ▲ 72% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 147 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
147
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 8% in New York - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
African American 67.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 156 Waverly | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 184 Newport | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~147 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees)
How many students attend Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees)?
Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) has 147 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 165 (2022-23) → 165 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees)?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) is 7.7:1, which is 35% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 51% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees)?
96.4% of students at Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees)?
The largest demographic group at Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) is African American at 67.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees)?
Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees) ranks #35 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #23?
Besides Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees), New York City Geographic District #23 also operates Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii (662 students), Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School (512 students), and Ps 156 Waverly (421 students). See the New York City Geographic District #23 district page for the complete list.