Enrollment
836
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 360009202072
Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology — Brooklyn, NY
Federal NCES profile for Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 44
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #15 · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology compares with New York and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology reports 836 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 59.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 22.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 60% below the New York average and 57% below the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 60% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 836 | top 87% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 60% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
— 21% above state mean
Top 83% in New York — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 836 Top 87% in New York — larger than 13% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 59.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 +21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 22.3% -60% vs state
NCES ID 360009202072
Student demographics
White 50.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
Two or More 11.1%
Asian 10.6%
African American 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.1% of enrollment.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
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Frequently asked questions about Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology
How many students attend Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology?
Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology has 836 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in BROOKLYN, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology is 14.1:1, which is 21% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology?
22.3% of students at Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology?
The largest demographic group at Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology is White at 50.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in BROOKLYN, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology?
Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.