- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Is 171 Abraham Lincoln
Federal NCES profile for Is 171 Abraham Lincoln, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360012002604
👥 S:T ratio 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Is 171 Abraham Lincoln earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #78 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 92.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Is 171 Abraham Lincoln has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Is 171 Abraham Lincoln ranks #78 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #19 · New York
NCES ID 360012002604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Is 171 Abraham Lincoln grew from 264 students in 2022-23 to 278 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 24.1 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 360012002604 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 11.5:1 · 92.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students)
Is 171 Abraham Lincoln grew from 264 students in 2022-23 to 278 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE held 24.1 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Is 171 Abraham Lincoln in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Transit Tech C
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School
795 students
- Ps 214 Michael
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam
728 students
- Ps 159 Isaac P
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin
661 students
- Ps 108 Sal Abb
Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento
649 students
- East New York
East New York Family Academy
610 students
- This school 276
Is 171 Abraham Lincoln
276 students
What this shows Is 171 Abraham Lincoln reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Is 171 Abraham Lincoln compares
Is 171 Abraham Lincoln 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.4% | ▲ 64% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in New York - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.5%
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 81.5%
Asian 8.3%
African American 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
White 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Is 171 Abraham Lincoln is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Is 171 Abraham Lincoln Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 214 Michael Friedsam | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East New York Family Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Is 171 Abraham Lincoln's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- 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 (~276 students)
Frequently asked questions about Is 171 Abraham Lincoln
How many students attend Is 171 Abraham Lincoln?
Is 171 Abraham Lincoln has 276 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 171 Abraham Lincoln?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 171 Abraham Lincoln is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Is 171 Abraham Lincoln?
92.4% of students at Is 171 Abraham Lincoln are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Is 171 Abraham Lincoln?
The largest demographic group at Is 171 Abraham Lincoln is Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Is 171 Abraham Lincoln?
Is 171 Abraham Lincoln has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Is 171 Abraham Lincoln rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Is 171 Abraham Lincoln ranks #78 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 #19?
Besides Is 171 Abraham Lincoln, New York City Geographic District #19 also operates Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students), Ps 214 Michael Friedsam (728 students), and Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin (661 students). See the New York City Geographic District #19 district page for the complete list.