- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Jhs 259 William Mckinley
Federal NCES profile for Jhs 259 William Mckinley, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360015102775
👥 S:T ratio 35
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jhs 259 William Mckinley earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #20 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 76.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jhs 259 William Mckinley has class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 259 William Mckinley ranks #20 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015102775 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+133 students YoY
Jhs 259 William Mckinley grew from 1,591 students in 2022-23 to 1,724 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 109.2 → 112.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+133 students YoY 360015102775 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
1,780 enr · 16.3:1 · 76.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students)
Jhs 259 William Mckinley grew from 1,591 students in 2022-23 to 1,724 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE added 109.2 → 112.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jhs 259 William Mckinley in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Hamilton
Fort Hamilton High School
4,044 students
- Franklin Delan
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
3,403 students
- New Utrecht Hi
New Utrecht High School
3,236 students
- This school
Jhs 259 William Mckinley
1,780 students
- Madeleine Bren 1,518
Madeleine Brennan School (the)
1,518 students
- Jhs 227 Edward 1,327
Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow
1,327 students
What this shows Jhs 259 William Mckinley reports 1,780 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jhs 259 William Mckinley compares
Jhs 259 William Mckinley 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 37% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,780 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,780
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 92% in New York - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Student demographics
Asian 55.4%
White 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Jhs 259 William Mckinley is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Jhs 259 William Mckinley Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Utrecht High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Brennan School (the) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jhs 259 William Mckinley's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,236
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~1,780 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jhs 259 William Mckinley
How many students attend Jhs 259 William Mckinley?
Jhs 259 William Mckinley has 1,780 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,591 (2022-23) → 1,724 (2023-24), up 133.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 259 William Mckinley?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 259 William Mckinley is 16.3:1, which is 38% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jhs 259 William Mckinley?
76.9% of students at Jhs 259 William Mckinley are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jhs 259 William Mckinley?
The largest demographic group at Jhs 259 William Mckinley is Asian at 55.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jhs 259 William Mckinley?
Jhs 259 William Mckinley has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Jhs 259 William Mckinley rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 259 William Mckinley ranks #20 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 #20?
Besides Jhs 259 William Mckinley, New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students), Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students), and New Utrecht High School (3,236 students). See the New York City Geographic District #20 district page for the complete list.