Enrollment
313
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New York, NY
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lower Manhattan Community Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360007705768
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #5 of 41
- middle schools in New York · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lower Manhattan Community Middle School ranks #5 of 41 middle schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007705768 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lower Manhattan Community Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in New York, New York, enrolling 313 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 8.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 313 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 791 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (31%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students) and High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students) alongside Lower Manhattan Community Middle School.
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 Lower Manhattan Community Middle School compares
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▼ 23% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 73% | - | - |
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.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below 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
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
17.6%
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
White 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
Asian 23.3%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 5.8%
Largest group: White at 31.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.3, Lower Manhattan Community Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Lower Manhattan Community Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lower Manhattan Community Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~313 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
How many students attend Lower Manhattan Community Middle School?
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School has 313 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lower Manhattan Community Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lower Manhattan Community Middle School 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 Lower Manhattan Community Middle School?
43.3% of students at Lower Manhattan Community Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lower Manhattan Community Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lower Manhattan Community Middle School is White at 31.3% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lower Manhattan Community Middle School?
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Lower Manhattan Community Middle School rank among middle schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Lower Manhattan Community Middle School ranks #5 of 41 middle schools in New York, 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 New York on the city page.
Is Lower Manhattan Community Middle School a good school?
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. 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 # 2?
Besides Lower Manhattan Community Middle School, New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students), High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students), and Art and Design High School (1,485 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 2 district page for the complete list.
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