- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
Is 339
Federal NCES profile for Is 339, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008603780
👥 S:T ratio 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Is 339 earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of New York schools.
- #18 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 95.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Is 339 has class sizes smaller than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Is 339 ranks #18 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 9 · New York
NCES ID 360008603780 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Is 339 grew from 165 students in 2022-23 to 175 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 360008603780 · Bronx, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
169 enr · 6.8:1 · 95.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students)
Is 339 grew from 165 students in 2022-23 to 175 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Is 339 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps/is 218 Rafa
Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
807 students
- Ps 70 Max Scho
Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld
729 students
- Bronx School f
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice
683 students
- Comprehensive
Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327
670 students
- Ps 53 Basheer
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim
600 students
- This school 169
Is 339
169 students
What this shows Is 339 reports 169 students on the CCD universe file.
How Is 339 compares
Is 339 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 | 6.8:1 | ▼ 42% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.2% | ▲ 69% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.8:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
169
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
6.8:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 5% in New York - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.5%
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 78.1%
African American 21.3%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Is 339 is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Is 339 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bronx School for Law Government and Justice | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 53 Basheer Quisim | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Is 339's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~169 students)
Frequently asked questions about Is 339
How many students attend Is 339?
Is 339 has 169 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 165 (2022-23) → 175 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 339?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 339 is 6.8:1, which is 42% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 57% 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 339?
95.2% of students at Is 339 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Is 339?
The largest demographic group at Is 339 is Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Is 339?
Is 339 has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 339 rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Is 339 ranks #18 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, 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 Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 9?
Besides Is 339, New York City Geographic District # 9 also operates Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students), Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld (729 students), and Bronx School for Law Government and Justice (683 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 9 district page for the complete list.