Enrollment
1,447
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
103.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham is a higher-need, large middle school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 1,447 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,447 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 196 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #79.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Asian (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #22 also operates James Madison High School (3,983 students) and Midwood High School (3,657 students) alongside Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham compares
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,447 students)
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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.
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 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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