- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Is 392
Federal NCES profile for Is 392, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360012105237
👥 S:T ratio 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Is 392 earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools.
- #90 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Is 392 has class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Is 392 ranks #90 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #23 · New York
NCES ID 360012105237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Is 392 held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 360012105237 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 12.9:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii (662 students)
Is 392 held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Is 392 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eagle Academy
Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii
662 students
- Brooklyn Colle
Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School
512 students
- Ps 156 Waverly
Ps 156 Waverly
421 students
- Ps 184 Newport
Ps 184 Newport
395 students
- Brooklyn Landm
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School
378 students
- This school
Is 392
284 students
What this shows Is 392 reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Is 392 compares
Is 392 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 46% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in New York - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.3%
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 76.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
White 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Is 392 is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Is 392 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 156 Waverly | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 184 Newport | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Is 392's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Is 392
How many students attend Is 392?
Is 392 has 284 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 392?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 392 is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Is 392?
81.9% of students at Is 392 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Is 392?
The largest demographic group at Is 392 is African American at 76.8% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Is 392?
Is 392 has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 392 rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Is 392 ranks #90 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 #23?
Besides Is 392, New York City Geographic District #23 also operates Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii (662 students), Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School (512 students), and Ps 156 Waverly (421 students). See the New York City Geographic District #23 district page for the complete list.