- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Is 347 School of Humanities
Federal NCES profile for Is 347 School of Humanities, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009704887
👥 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 347 School of Humanities earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of New York schools.
- #29 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 82.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Is 347 School of Humanities 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 347 School of Humanities ranks #29 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #32 · New York
NCES ID 360009704887 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Is 347 School of Humanities shrank from 244 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 360009704887 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
193 enr · 6.7:1 · 82.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler (651 students)
Is 347 School of Humanities shrank from 244 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Is 347 School of Humanities in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jhs 383 Philip
Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler
651 students
- Ps 376
Ps 376
466 students
- Ps 123 Suydam
Ps 123 Suydam
446 students
- Ps/is 45 Horac
Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene
440 students
- Ps 145 Andrew
Ps 145 Andrew Jackson
428 students
- This school 193
Is 347 School of Humanities
193 students
What this shows Is 347 School of Humanities reports 193 students on the CCD universe file.
How Is 347 School of Humanities compares
Is 347 School of Humanities is a shrinking 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 | 6.7:1 | ▼ 43% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.4% | ▲ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
6.7:1
students per teacher
- 43% 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
63.7%
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 87.6%
African American 7.8%
White 2.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Is 347 School of Humanities is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Is 347 School of Humanities Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 376 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 123 Suydam | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 145 Andrew Jackson | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Is 347 School of Humanities's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~193 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Is 347 School of Humanities
How many students attend Is 347 School of Humanities?
Is 347 School of Humanities has 193 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 347 School of Humanities?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 347 School of Humanities is 6.7:1, which is 43% 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 347 School of Humanities?
82.4% of students at Is 347 School of Humanities are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Is 347 School of Humanities?
The largest demographic group at Is 347 School of Humanities is Hispanic or Latino at 87.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Is 347 School of Humanities?
Is 347 School of Humanities has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 347 School of Humanities rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Is 347 School of Humanities ranks #29 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 #32?
Besides Is 347 School of Humanities, New York City Geographic District #32 also operates Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler (651 students), Ps 376 (466 students), and Ps 123 Suydam (446 students). See the New York City Geographic District #32 district page for the complete list.