- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360015101947
👥 S:T ratio 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #29 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 77.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School has class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School ranks #29 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015101947 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+217 students YoY
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School grew from 3,213 students in 2022-23 to 3,430 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 234.8 → 247.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+217 students YoY 360015101947 · Brooklyn, NY High · LARGE · TRAD
3,403 enr · 14.5:1 · 77.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students)
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School grew from 3,213 students in 2022-23 to 3,430 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 234.8 → 247.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Hamilton
Fort Hamilton High School
4,044 students
- This school
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
3,403 students
- New Utrecht Hi
New Utrecht High School
3,236 students
- Jhs 259 Willia
Jhs 259 William Mckinley
1,780 students
- Madeleine Bren 1,518
Madeleine Brennan School (the)
1,518 students
- Jhs 227 Edward 1,327
Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow
1,327 students
What this shows Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School reports 3,403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School compares
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School is a growing 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.3% | ▲ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,403 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
3,403
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 84% in New York - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%
Asian 37.2%
White 15.6%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Utrecht High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Brennan School (the) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,236
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,780
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~3,403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
How many students attend Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School has 3,403 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 3,213 (2022-23) → 3,430 (2023-24), up 217.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School is 14.5:1, which is 23% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School?
77.3% of students at Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School ranks #29 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 #20?
Besides Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School, New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students), New Utrecht High School (3,236 students), and Jhs 259 William Mckinley (1,780 students). See the New York City Geographic District #20 district page for the complete list.