- Enrollment
- 3,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg
Federal NCES profile for Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360015202807
👥 S:T ratio 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #91 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 85.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg ranks #91 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #21 · New York
NCES ID 360015202807 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 360015202807 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 13.4:1 · 85.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students)
Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg 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
- Is 228 David a
Is 228 David a Boody
1,555 students
- Is 98 Bay Acad
Is 98 Bay Academy
1,435 students
- This school 416
Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg
416 students
What this shows Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg compares
Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.1% | ▲ 51% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.8%
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 39.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Asian 18.0%
African American 13.7%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward R Murrow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Dewey High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 228 David a Boody | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 98 Bay Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg'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
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,435
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg
How many students attend Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg?
Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg has 416 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg?
85.1% of students at Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg?
The largest demographic group at Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg is White at 39.7% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg?
Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 303 Herbert S Eisenberg rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg ranks #91 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 303 Herbert S Eisenberg, 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.