- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Madeleine Brennan School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Madeleine Brennan School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360015102682
👥 S:T ratio 39
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madeleine Brennan School (the) earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #18 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Madeleine Brennan School (the) has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madeleine Brennan School (the) ranks #18 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015102682 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Madeleine Brennan School (the) held near 1,591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 99.5 → 99.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 360015102682 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
1,518 enr · 15.3:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students)
Madeleine Brennan School (the) held near 1,591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 99.5 → 99.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Madeleine Brennan School (the) 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
- Jhs 259 Willia
Jhs 259 William Mckinley
1,780 students
- This school 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 Madeleine Brennan School (the) reports 1,518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madeleine Brennan School (the) compares
Madeleine Brennan School (the) held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 23% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,518 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,518
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Student demographics
Asian 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
White 18.1%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Madeleine Brennan School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Madeleine Brennan School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Utrecht High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madeleine Brennan School (the)'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
- 1,780
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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 (~1,518 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madeleine Brennan School (the)
How many students attend Madeleine Brennan School (the)?
Madeleine Brennan School (the) has 1,518 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,554 (2022-23) → 1,591 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madeleine Brennan School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Madeleine Brennan School (the) is 15.3:1, which is 30% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madeleine Brennan School (the)?
69.4% of students at Madeleine Brennan School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madeleine Brennan School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Madeleine Brennan School (the) is Asian at 61.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madeleine Brennan School (the)?
Madeleine Brennan School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Madeleine Brennan School (the) rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Madeleine Brennan School (the) ranks #18 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 Madeleine Brennan School (the), 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.