- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee
Federal NCES profile for Is 68 Isaac Bildersee, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009602283
👥 S:T ratio 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools.
- #70 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 84.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee has class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Is 68 Isaac Bildersee ranks #70 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #18 · New York
NCES ID 360009602283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee grew from 214 students in 2022-23 to 225 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 360009602283 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
237 enr · 9.9:1 · 84.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students)
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee grew from 214 students in 2022-23 to 225 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 115 Daniel
Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School
854 students
- Ps 235 Janice
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School
666 students
- Ps 276 Louis M
Ps 276 Louis Marshall
560 students
- Ps 66
Ps 66
527 students
- Is 285 Meyer L
Is 285 Meyer Levin
512 students
- This school 237
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee
237 students
What this shows Is 68 Isaac Bildersee reports 237 students on the CCD universe file.
How Is 68 Isaac Bildersee compares
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.1% | ▲ 50% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 28% in New York - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.7%
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
African American 65.0%
White 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Is 68 Isaac Bildersee is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Is 68 Isaac Bildersee Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 276 Louis Marshall | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 66 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 285 Meyer Levin | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Is 68 Isaac Bildersee's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- 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 (~237 students)
Frequently asked questions about Is 68 Isaac Bildersee
How many students attend Is 68 Isaac Bildersee?
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee has 237 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 214 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 68 Isaac Bildersee?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 68 Isaac Bildersee is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 68 Isaac Bildersee?
84.1% of students at Is 68 Isaac Bildersee are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Is 68 Isaac Bildersee?
The largest demographic group at Is 68 Isaac Bildersee is African American at 65.0% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Is 68 Isaac Bildersee?
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 68 Isaac Bildersee rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Is 68 Isaac Bildersee ranks #70 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 #18?
Besides Is 68 Isaac Bildersee, New York City Geographic District #18 also operates Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students), Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School (666 students), and Ps 276 Louis Marshall (560 students). See the New York City Geographic District #18 district page for the complete list.