- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Elijah Stroud Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Elijah Stroud Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009505819
👥 S:T ratio 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elijah Stroud Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #35 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.4:1
- small classes for New York
- 90.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Elijah Stroud Middle School has class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elijah Stroud Middle School ranks #35 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009505819 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Elijah Stroud Middle School shrank from 121 students in 2022-23 to 114 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 14.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 360009505819 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
119 enr · 7.4:1 · 90.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara Barton High School (1,325 students)
Elijah Stroud Middle School shrank from 121 students in 2022-23 to 114 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 14.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Elijah Stroud Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clara Barton H
Clara Barton High School
1,325 students
- Medgar Evers C
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
1,267 students
- Ps 189 Bilingu
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the)
887 students
- Ps 249 Caton (
Ps 249 Caton (the)
663 students
- Ps 316 Elijah
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud
644 students
- This school 119
Elijah Stroud Middle School
119 students
What this shows Elijah Stroud Middle School reports 119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elijah Stroud Middle School compares
Elijah Stroud Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 7.4:1 | ▼ 37% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.9% | ▲ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 7% in New York - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.3%
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 63.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
White 2.5%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Elijah Stroud Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Elijah Stroud Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Medgar Evers College Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 249 Caton (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 316 Elijah Stroud | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elijah Stroud Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~119 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Elijah Stroud Middle School
How many students attend Elijah Stroud Middle School?
Elijah Stroud Middle School has 119 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 121 (2022-23) → 114 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elijah Stroud Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elijah Stroud Middle School is 7.4:1, which is 37% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 53% 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 Elijah Stroud Middle School?
90.9% of students at Elijah Stroud Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elijah Stroud Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Elijah Stroud Middle School is African American at 63.9% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elijah Stroud Middle School?
Elijah Stroud Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Elijah Stroud Middle School rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Elijah Stroud Middle School ranks #35 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 #17?
Besides Elijah Stroud Middle School, New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Clara Barton High School (1,325 students), Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students), and Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) (887 students). See the New York City Geographic District #17 district page for the complete list.