- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Staten Island, NY
Is 7 Elias Bernstein
Federal NCES profile for Is 7 Elias Bernstein, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360010301966
👥 S:T ratio 36
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Is 7 Elias Bernstein earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #5 of 13
- middle schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Is 7 Elias Bernstein has class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Is 7 Elias Bernstein ranks #5 of 13 middle schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010301966 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Is 7 Elias Bernstein held near 1,197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 74.0 → 78.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 360010301966 · Staten Island, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
1,177 enr · 15.9:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Tottenville High School (3,750 students)
Is 7 Elias Bernstein held near 1,197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 74.0 → 78.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Is 7 Elias Bernstein in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tottenville Hi
Tottenville High School
3,750 students
- New Dorp High
New Dorp High School
3,055 students
- Susan E Wagner
Susan E Wagner High School
2,743 students
- Curtis High Sc
Curtis High School
2,439 students
- Port Richmond
Port Richmond High School
1,696 students
- This school 1,177
Is 7 Elias Bernstein
1,177 students
What this shows Is 7 Elias Bernstein reports 1,177 students on the CCD universe file.
How Is 7 Elias Bernstein compares
Is 7 Elias Bernstein 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 33% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,177 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,177
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 91% in New York - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.5%
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
White 67.1%
Asian 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Is 7 Elias Bernstein is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Is 7 Elias Bernstein Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Dorp High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Susan E Wagner High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Curtis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Port Richmond High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Is 7 Elias Bernstein's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,055
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,743
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,439
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- 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 (~1,177 students)
Frequently asked questions about Is 7 Elias Bernstein
How many students attend Is 7 Elias Bernstein?
Is 7 Elias Bernstein has 1,177 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Staten Island, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,193 (2022-23) → 1,197 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 7 Elias Bernstein?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 7 Elias Bernstein is 15.9:1, which is 35% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Is 7 Elias Bernstein?
37.6% of students at Is 7 Elias Bernstein are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Is 7 Elias Bernstein?
The largest demographic group at Is 7 Elias Bernstein is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Is 7 Elias Bernstein?
Is 7 Elias Bernstein has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 7 Elias Bernstein rank among middle schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Is 7 Elias Bernstein ranks #5 of 13 middle schools in Staten Island, 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 Staten Island on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #31?
Besides Is 7 Elias Bernstein, New York City Geographic District #31 also operates Tottenville High School (3,750 students), New Dorp High School (3,055 students), and Susan E Wagner High School (2,743 students). See the New York City Geographic District #31 district page for the complete list.