Enrollment
3,503
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
232.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edward R Murrow High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edward R Murrow High School
Edward R Murrow High School is a higher-need, large high school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 3,503 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.1:1 is larger than about 87% of New York schools and 28% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.5% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,503 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 29 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #13.
Its student body is led by White (30%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
New York City Geographic District #21 also operates Abraham Lincoln High School (2,210 students) and John Dewey High School (2,209 students) alongside Edward R Murrow High School.
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 Edward R Murrow High School compares
Edward R Murrow High School 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~3,503 students)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is Edward R Murrow High School a good school?
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. 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 #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.
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