- Enrollment
- 3,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Is 228 David a Boody
Federal NCES profile for Is 228 David a Boody, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360015202736
👥 S:T ratio 44
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Is 228 David a Boody earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #51 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- large classes for New York
- 71.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Is 228 David a Boody has class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Is 228 David a Boody ranks #51 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #21 · New York
NCES ID 360015202736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Is 228 David a Boody held near 1,549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 111.2 → 111.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 360015202736 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
1,555 enr · 14:1 · 71.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students)
Is 228 David a Boody held near 1,549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 111.2 → 111.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Is 228 David a Boody in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edward R Murro
Edward R Murrow High School
3,503 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High School
2,210 students
- John Dewey Hig
John Dewey High School
2,209 students
- This school
Is 228 David a Boody
1,555 students
- Is 98 Bay Acad
Is 98 Bay Academy
1,435 students
- Mark Twain is 1,295
Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented
1,295 students
What this shows Is 228 David a Boody reports 1,555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Is 228 David a Boody compares
Is 228 David a Boody 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.1% | ▲ 27% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,555 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,555
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 80% in New York - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.3%
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
White 44.4%
Asian 28.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Is 228 David a Boody is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Is 228 David a Boody Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward R Murrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Dewey High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 98 Bay Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Is 228 David a Boody's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,209
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,435
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,295
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,555 students)
Frequently asked questions about Is 228 David a Boody
How many students attend Is 228 David a Boody?
Is 228 David a Boody has 1,555 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,551 (2022-23) → 1,549 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 228 David a Boody?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 228 David a Boody is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Is 228 David a Boody?
71.1% of students at Is 228 David a Boody are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Is 228 David a Boody?
The largest demographic group at Is 228 David a Boody is White at 44.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Is 228 David a Boody?
Is 228 David a Boody has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Is 228 David a Boody rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Is 228 David a Boody ranks #51 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 #21?
Besides Is 228 David a Boody, New York City Geographic District #21 also operates Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students), Abraham Lincoln High School (2,210 students), and John Dewey High School (2,209 students). See the New York City Geographic District #21 district page for the complete list.