Enrollment
836
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, NY
Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology
Federal NCES profile for Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360009202072
👥 S:T ratio 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #21 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology ranks #21 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #15 · New York
NCES ID 360009202072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+20% 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
What stands out at Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology
Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology is a large elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 836 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.3% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 836 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 468 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #289.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
New York City Geographic District #15 also operates Sunset Park High School (1,348 students) and Ps 321 William Penn (1,305 students) alongside Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology.
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 Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology compares
Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 60% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 836 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
836
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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 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.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 321 William Penn | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 51 William Alexander | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 230 Doris L Cohen | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 130 Parkside (the) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary 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 (~836 students)
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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 an 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 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology ranks #21 of 95 elementary 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 elementary schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
Is Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology a good school?
Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 #15?
Besides Magnet School of Math Science & Design Technology, New York City Geographic District #15 also operates Sunset Park High School (1,348 students), Ps 321 William Penn (1,305 students), and Ms 51 William Alexander (1,038 students). See the New York City Geographic District #15 district page for the complete list.
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