- Enrollment
- 3,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Is 96 Seth Low
Federal NCES profile for Is 96 Seth Low, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360015202367
👥 S:T ratio 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Is 96 Seth Low earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #76 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Is 96 Seth Low has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Is 96 Seth Low ranks #76 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #21 · New York
NCES ID 360015202367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Is 96 Seth Low held near 867 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 83.8 → 95.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 360015202367 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
851 enr · 10.3:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students)
Is 96 Seth Low held near 867 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 83.8 → 95.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Is 96 Seth Low in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edward R Murro
Edward R Murrow High School
3,503 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High School
2,210 students
- John Dewey Hig
John Dewey High School
2,209 students
- Is 228 David a
Is 228 David a Boody
1,555 students
- Is 98 Bay Acad
Is 98 Bay Academy
1,435 students
- This school 851
Is 96 Seth Low
851 students
What this shows Is 96 Seth Low reports 851 students on the CCD universe file.
How Is 96 Seth Low compares
Is 96 Seth Low 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 851 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
851
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in New York - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.2%
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 34.1%
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%
Asian 25.4%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 34.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Is 96 Seth Low is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Is 96 Seth Low Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward R Murrow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Dewey High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 228 David a Boody | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 98 Bay Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Is 96 Seth Low's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,209
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,435
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- 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 (~851 students)
Frequently asked questions about Is 96 Seth Low
How many students attend Is 96 Seth Low?
Is 96 Seth Low has 851 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 839 (2022-23) → 867 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 96 Seth Low?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 96 Seth Low is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 96 Seth Low?
82.8% of students at Is 96 Seth Low are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Is 96 Seth Low?
The largest demographic group at Is 96 Seth Low is White at 34.1% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Is 96 Seth Low?
Is 96 Seth Low has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 96 Seth Low rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Is 96 Seth Low ranks #76 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 #21?
Besides Is 96 Seth Low, New York City Geographic District #21 also operates Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students), Abraham Lincoln High School (2,210 students), and John Dewey High School (2,209 students). See the New York City Geographic District #21 district page for the complete list.