- Enrollment
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Is 381
Federal NCES profile for Is 381, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360015304070
👥 S:T ratio 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Is 381 earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #84 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 70.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Is 381 has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Is 381 ranks #84 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #22 · New York
NCES ID 360015304070 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Is 381 held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 360015304070 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 11.8:1 · 70.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: James Madison High School (3,983 students)
Is 381 held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Is 381 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Madison
James Madison High School
3,983 students
- Midwood High S
Midwood High School
3,657 students
- Ps 206 Joseph 1,508
Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb
1,508 students
- Jhs 234 Arthur 1,447
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham
1,447 students
- Ps 197 Kings H 1,074
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the)
1,074 students
- This school 296
Is 381
296 students
What this shows Is 381 reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Is 381 compares
Is 381 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.4% | ▲ 25% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in New York - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.3%
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
African American 53.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
Asian 7.4%
White 4.4%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Is 381 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Is 381 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Is 381's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,657
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,508
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Is 381
How many students attend Is 381?
Is 381 has 296 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 381?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 381 is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Is 381?
70.4% of students at Is 381 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Is 381?
The largest demographic group at Is 381 is African American at 53.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Is 381?
Is 381 has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 381 rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Is 381 ranks #84 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 #22?
Besides Is 381, New York City Geographic District #22 also operates James Madison High School (3,983 students), Midwood High School (3,657 students), and Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb (1,508 students). See the New York City Geographic District #22 district page for the complete list.