- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Edward R Murrow High School
Federal NCES profile for Edward R Murrow High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360015201943
👥 S:T ratio 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward R Murrow High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #30 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward R Murrow High School has class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward R Murrow High School ranks #30 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #21 · New York
NCES ID 360015201943 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Edward R Murrow High School held near 3,595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 232.2 → 234.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-44 students YoY 360015201943 · Brooklyn, NY High · LARGE · TRAD
3,503 enr · 15.1:1 · 63.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Abraham Lincoln High School (2,210 students)
Edward R Murrow High School held near 3,595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount). Teacher FTE added 232.2 → 234.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Edward R Murrow High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Edward R Murrow High School
3,503 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High School
2,210 students
- John Dewey Hig
John Dewey High School
2,209 students
- Is 228 David a
Is 228 David a Boody
1,555 students
- Is 98 Bay Acad
Is 98 Bay Academy
1,435 students
- Mark Twain is 1,295
Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented
1,295 students
What this shows Edward R Murrow High School reports 3,503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edward R Murrow High School compares
Edward R Murrow High 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 13% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,503 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
3,503
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 87% in New York - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Student demographics
White 30.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
Asian 22.1%
African American 19.0%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 30.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.5, Edward R Murrow High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Edward R Murrow High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Dewey High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 228 David a Boody | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 98 Bay Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward R Murrow High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,209
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,435
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,295
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high 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 (~3,503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edward R Murrow High School
How many students attend Edward R Murrow High School?
Edward R Murrow High School has 3,503 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 3,639 (2022-23) → 3,595 (2023-24), nearly flat (-44).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward R Murrow High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward R Murrow High School is 15.1:1, which is 28% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edward R Murrow High School?
63.5% of students at Edward R Murrow High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward R Murrow High School?
The largest demographic group at Edward R Murrow High School is White at 30.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward R Murrow High School?
Edward R Murrow High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Edward R Murrow High School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward R Murrow High School ranks #30 of 121 high 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 high schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #21?
Besides Edward R Murrow High School, New York City Geographic District #21 also operates Abraham Lincoln High School (2,210 students), John Dewey High School (2,209 students), and Is 228 David a Boody (1,555 students). See the New York City Geographic District #21 district page for the complete list.