- Enrollment
- 4,816
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brentwood, NY
Freshman Center
Federal NCES profile for Freshman Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360528004829
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freshman Center earns 36/100 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.
- #4 of 13
- public schools in Brentwood · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 79.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Freshman Center has class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freshman Center ranks #4 of 13 public schools in Brentwood, NY.
School address
District: Brentwood Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360528004829 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Freshman Center held near 1,254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 85.3 → 85.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 360528004829 · Brentwood, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,287 enr · 15.1:1 · 79.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Brentwood High School (4,816 students)
Freshman Center held near 1,254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 85.3 → 85.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Freshman Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brentwood High
Brentwood High School
4,816 students
- This school 1,287
Freshman Center
1,287 students
- East Middle Sc 1,108
East Middle School
1,108 students
- North Middle S 1,051
North Middle School
1,051 students
- South Middle S 975
South Middle School
975 students
- Southwest Elem 975
Southwest Elementary School
975 students
What this shows Freshman Center reports 1,287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freshman Center compares
Freshman Center 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 | 79.8% | ▲ 42% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,287 | top 4% | - | - |
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.
1,287
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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.
Engagement
25.0%
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.
Funding equity
$26,565
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.3%
African American 8.3%
Asian 2.4%
White 1.9%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Freshman Center is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Brentwood Union Free School District reports $26,565 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Freshman Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freshman Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~1,287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freshman Center
How many students attend Freshman Center?
Freshman Center has 1,287 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brentwood, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,247 (2022-23) → 1,254 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freshman Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Freshman Center 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 Freshman Center?
79.8% of students at Freshman Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freshman Center?
The largest demographic group at Freshman Center is Hispanic or Latino at 86.3% of enrollment, in Brentwood, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freshman Center?
Freshman Center has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Freshman Center rank among public schools in Brentwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Freshman Center ranks #4 of 13 public schools in Brentwood, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brentwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Brentwood Union Free School District?
Besides Freshman Center, Brentwood Union Free School District also operates Brentwood High School (4,816 students), East Middle School (1,108 students), and North Middle School (1,051 students). See the Brentwood Union Free School District district page for the complete list.