Enrollment
949
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187
Federal NCES profile for Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360015101348
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187 earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools.
- #8 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187 has class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187 ranks #8 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015101348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187 compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187
Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187 is a higher-need, large middle school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 949 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.6:1 is larger than about 93% of New York schools and 41% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 91% of state schools at 949 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 438 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (79%) and White (10%) (diversity index 37/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students) and Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students) alongside Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187 compares
Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187 on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 41% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 22% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 949 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
949
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 93% in New York - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 78.5%
White 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187 is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Utrecht High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Brennan School (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,236
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,780
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~949 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187
How many students attend Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187?
Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187 has 949 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187?
The student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187 is 16.6:1, which is 41% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187?
68.8% of students at Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187?
The largest demographic group at Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187 is Asian at 78.5% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187?
Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187 has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187 rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187 ranks #8 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.
Is Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187 a good school?
Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187 earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #20?
Besides Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187, New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students), Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students), and New Utrecht High School (3,236 students). See the New York City Geographic District #20 district page for the complete list.
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