- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New York, NY
Is 289
Federal NCES profile for Is 289, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360007703331
👥 S:T ratio 52
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Is 289 earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #9 of 41
- middle schools in New York · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Is 289 has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Is 289 ranks #9 of 41 middle schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007703331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Is 289 grew from 239 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 360007703331 · New York, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 12:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Is 289 grew from 239 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Is 289 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stuyvesant Hig
Stuyvesant High School
3,261 students
- High School fo
High School for Health Professions & Human Services
1,728 students
- Art and Design
Art and Design High School
1,485 students
- High School of
High School of Fashion Industries (the)
1,455 students
- Jhs 104 Simon 1,023
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
1,023 students
- This school 253
Is 289
253 students
What this shows Is 289 reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Is 289 compares
Is 289 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 26% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Student demographics
Asian 42.3%
White 26.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 42.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Is 289 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Is 289 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Is 289's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- 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 (~253 students)
Frequently asked questions about Is 289
How many students attend Is 289?
Is 289 has 253 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 289?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 289 is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Is 289?
41.8% of students at Is 289 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Is 289?
The largest demographic group at Is 289 is Asian at 42.3% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Is 289?
Is 289 has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 289 rank among middle schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Is 289 ranks #9 of 41 middle schools in New York, 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 New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 2?
Besides Is 289, New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students), High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students), and Art and Design High School (1,485 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 2 district page for the complete list.