Enrollment
1,267
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009500882
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 45/100 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
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Medgar Evers College Preparatory School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 1,267 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.1:1 is larger than about 95% of New York schools and 45% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 90.5% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,267 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 174 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Clara Barton High School (1,325 students) and Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) (887 students) alongside Medgar Evers College Preparatory School.
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 Medgar Evers College Preparatory School compares
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~1,267 students)
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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.
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 45/100 (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 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.
Is Medgar Evers College Preparatory School a good school?
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School earns 45/100 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. 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 #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.
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