- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Legacy School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Legacy School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360012006666
👥 S:T ratio 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Legacy School of the Arts earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of New York schools.
- #58 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Legacy School of the Arts has class sizes smaller than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Legacy School of the Arts ranks #58 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #19 · New York
NCES ID 360012006666 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Legacy School of the Arts grew from 147 students in 2022-23 to 192 in 2023-24 (+30.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 360012006666 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 8.9:1 · 90.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students)
Legacy School of the Arts grew from 147 students in 2022-23 to 192 in 2023-24 (+30.6%). Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Legacy School of the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Transit Tech C
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School
795 students
- Ps 214 Michael
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam
728 students
- Ps 159 Isaac P
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin
661 students
- Ps 108 Sal Abb
Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento
649 students
- East New York
East New York Family Academy
610 students
- This school 160
Legacy School of the Arts
160 students
What this shows Legacy School of the Arts reports 160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Legacy School of the Arts compares
Legacy School of the Arts 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 61% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in New York - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.1%
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
African American 65.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
White 3.1%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Legacy School of the Arts is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Legacy School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 214 Michael Friedsam | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East New York Family Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Legacy School of the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~160 students)
Frequently asked questions about Legacy School of the Arts
How many students attend Legacy School of the Arts?
Legacy School of the Arts has 160 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 147 (2022-23) → 192 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Legacy School of the Arts is 8.9:1, which is 25% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 43% 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 Legacy School of the Arts?
90.5% of students at Legacy School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Legacy School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Legacy School of the Arts is African American at 65.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Legacy School of the Arts?
Legacy School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Legacy School of the Arts rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Legacy School of the Arts ranks #58 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 #19?
Besides Legacy School of the Arts, New York City Geographic District #19 also operates Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students), Ps 214 Michael Friedsam (728 students), and Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin (661 students). See the New York City Geographic District #19 district page for the complete list.