- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
Federal NCES profile for Medgar Evers College Preparatory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009500882
👥 S:T ratio 32
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #17 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School has class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Medgar Evers College Preparatory School ranks #17 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009500882 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School held near 1,293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-58 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 74.3 → 74.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-58 students YoY 360009500882 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
1,267 enr · 17.1:1 · 90.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara Barton High School (1,325 students)
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School held near 1,293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-58 headcount). Teacher FTE held 74.3 → 74.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clara Barton H
Clara Barton High School
1,325 students
- This school
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
1,267 students
- Ps 189 Bilingu
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the)
887 students
- Ps 249 Caton (
Ps 249 Caton (the)
663 students
- Ps 316 Elijah
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud
644 students
- Norma Adams Cl
Norma Adams Clemons Academy
588 students
What this shows Medgar Evers College Preparatory School reports 1,267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Medgar Evers College Preparatory School compares
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 45% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 61% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,267 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,267
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 95% in New York - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Student demographics
African American 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 1.2%
White 0.9%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Medgar Evers College Preparatory School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Medgar Evers College Preparatory School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 249 Caton (the) | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 316 Elijah Stroud | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norma Adams Clemons Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Medgar Evers College Preparatory School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide other 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 (~1,267 students)
Frequently asked questions about Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
How many students attend Medgar Evers College Preparatory School?
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School has 1,267 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,351 (2022-23) → 1,293 (2023-24), nearly flat (-58).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School is 17.1:1, which is 45% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School?
90.5% of students at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Medgar Evers College Preparatory School?
The largest demographic group at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School is African American at 89.0% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Medgar Evers College Preparatory School?
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Medgar Evers College Preparatory School rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Medgar Evers College Preparatory School ranks #17 of 262 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 schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #17?
Besides Medgar Evers College Preparatory School, New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Clara Barton High School (1,325 students), Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) (887 students), and Ps 249 Caton (the) (663 students). See the New York City Geographic District #17 district page for the complete list.