Enrollment
1,780
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360015102775
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 41/100 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
- 41
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
109.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jhs 259 William Mckinley compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jhs 259 William Mckinley
Jhs 259 William Mckinley is a high-poverty, large middle school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 1,780 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.3:1 is larger than about 92% of New York schools and 38% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,780 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 113 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is led by Asian (55%) and White (21%) (diversity index 61/100).
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students) and Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students) alongside Jhs 259 William Mckinley.
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 259 William Mckinley compares
Jhs 259 William Mckinley 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~1,780 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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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.
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 41/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Jhs 259 William Mckinley a good school?
Jhs 259 William Mckinley earns 41/100 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. 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 #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.
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