- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New York, NY
East Side Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Side Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360007704405
👥 S:T ratio 49
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Side Middle School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 41
- middle schools in New York · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Side Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Side Middle School ranks #3 of 41 middle schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007704405 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
East Side Middle School held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 360007704405 · New York, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 12.8:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
East Side Middle School held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
East Side Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stuyvesant Hig
Stuyvesant High School
3,261 students
- High School fo
High School for Health Professions & Human Services
1,728 students
- Art and Design
Art and Design High School
1,485 students
- High School of
High School of Fashion Industries (the)
1,455 students
- Jhs 104 Simon 1,023
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
1,023 students
- This school 424
East Side Middle School
424 students
What this shows East Side Middle School reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Side Middle School compares
East Side Middle School 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 55% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in New York - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Student demographics
White 48.8%
Asian 23.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, East Side Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How East Side Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Side Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Side Middle School
How many students attend East Side Middle School?
East Side Middle School has 424 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Side Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Side Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Side Middle School?
25.4% of students at East Side Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Side Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Side Middle School is White at 48.8% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Side Middle School?
East Side Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 East Side Middle School rank among middle schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, East Side Middle School ranks #3 of 41 middle schools in New York, 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 New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 2?
Besides East Side Middle School, New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students), High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students), and Art and Design High School (1,485 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 2 district page for the complete list.