- Enrollment
- 5,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Dock Street School for Steam Studies
Federal NCES profile for Dock Street School for Steam Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009105696
👥 S:T ratio 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dock Street School for Steam Studies earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #78 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dock Street School for Steam Studies has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dock Street School for Steam Studies ranks #78 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #13 · New York
NCES ID 360009105696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Dock Street School for Steam Studies held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 360009105696 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
220 enr · 11.6:1 · 66.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students)
Dock Street School for Steam Studies held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Dock Street School for Steam Studies in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooklyn Techn
Brooklyn Technical High School
5,848 students
- Ps 11 Purvis J 923
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan
923 students
- Benjamin Banne 854
Benjamin Banneker Academy
854 students
- Ps 9 Sarah Smi 782
Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the)
782 students
- Academy of Art 757
Academy of Arts and Letters
757 students
- This school 220
Dock Street School for Steam Studies
220 students
What this shows Dock Street School for Steam Studies reports 220 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dock Street School for Steam Studies compares
Dock Street School for Steam Studies 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 18% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
220
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New York - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.3%
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 62.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
White 8.2%
Asian 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Dock Street School for Steam Studies is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Dock Street School for Steam Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Technical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 11 Purvis J Behan | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Banneker Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Arts and Letters | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dock Street School for Steam Studies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~220 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dock Street School for Steam Studies
How many students attend Dock Street School for Steam Studies?
Dock Street School for Steam Studies has 220 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dock Street School for Steam Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Dock Street School for Steam Studies is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 26% 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 Dock Street School for Steam Studies?
66.5% of students at Dock Street School for Steam Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dock Street School for Steam Studies?
The largest demographic group at Dock Street School for Steam Studies is African American at 62.7% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dock Street School for Steam Studies?
Dock Street School for Steam Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Dock Street School for Steam Studies rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Dock Street School for Steam Studies ranks #78 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 #13?
Besides Dock Street School for Steam Studies, New York City Geographic District #13 also operates Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students), Ps 11 Purvis J Behan (923 students), and Benjamin Banneker Academy (854 students). See the New York City Geographic District #13 district page for the complete list.