Enrollment
1,518
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360015102682
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 42/100 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
- 42
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
99.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madeleine Brennan School (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madeleine Brennan School (the)
Madeleine Brennan School (the) is a higher-need, large middle school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 1,518 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.3:1 is larger than about 88% of New York schools and 30% 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 69.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,518 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 161 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 55/100).
17.3% 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 Madeleine Brennan School (the).
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 Madeleine Brennan School (the) compares
Madeleine Brennan School (the) 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 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
- 1,780
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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 (~1,518 students)
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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.
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 42/100 (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 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.
Is Madeleine Brennan School (the) a good school?
Madeleine Brennan School (the) earns 42/100 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. 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 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.
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