- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009005806
👥 S:T ratio 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools.
- #28 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 90.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School has class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School ranks #28 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #12 · New York
NCES ID 360009005806 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 360009005806 · Bronx, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 8.1:1 · 90.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 214 (814 students)
Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 214
Ps 214
814 students
- Ps 47 John Ran
Ps 47 John Randolph
789 students
- Ps 195
Ps 195
713 students
- Ps 196
Ps 196
662 students
- East Bronx Aca
East Bronx Academy for the Future
654 students
- This school 228
Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School
228 students
What this shows Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School reports 228 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School compares
Fannie Lou Hamer 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.3% | ▲ 61% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in New York - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.8%
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
Hispanic or Latino 73.7%
African American 21.5%
White 2.2%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 214 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 47 John Randolph | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 195 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 196 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bronx Academy for the Future | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School
How many students attend Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School?
Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School has 228 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School is 8.1:1, which is 31% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 48% 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 Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School?
90.3% of students at Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School?
Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School ranks #28 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, 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 Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #12?
Besides Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School, New York City Geographic District #12 also operates Ps 214 (814 students), Ps 47 John Randolph (789 students), and Ps 195 (713 students). See the New York City Geographic District #12 district page for the complete list.