- Enrollment
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham
Federal NCES profile for Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360015302748
👥 S:T ratio 44
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #65 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- large classes for New York
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham has class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham ranks #65 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #22 · New York
NCES ID 360015302748 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham held near 1,403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+61 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 103.6 → 101.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+61 students YoY 360015302748 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
1,447 enr · 14:1 · 73.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: James Madison High School (3,983 students)
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham held near 1,403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+61 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 103.6 → 101.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham 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
- This school 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
- Leon M Goldste 952
Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences
952 students
What this shows Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham reports 1,447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham compares
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 30% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,447 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,447
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 80% in New York - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.8%
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 46.8%
Asian 26.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham'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
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~1,447 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham
How many students attend Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham?
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham has 1,447 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,342 (2022-23) → 1,403 (2023-24), nearly flat (+61).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham?
73.3% of students at Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham?
The largest demographic group at Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham?
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham ranks #65 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 Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham, 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.