Enrollment
171
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New York, NY
Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics
Federal NCES profile for Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360007904412
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools.
- #38 of 41
- middle schools in New York · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 75.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics ranks #38 of 41 middle schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 4 · New York
NCES ID 360007904412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics
Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics is a high-poverty, small middle school in New York, New York, enrolling 171 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of New York schools, with 171 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 195 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #172, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 60/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 4 also operates Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students) and Ps 171 Patrick Henry (738 students) alongside Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics.
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 Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics compares
Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.1% | ▲ 34% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Hispanic or Latino 56.7%
African American 26.3%
White 8.2%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 171 Patrick Henry | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tag Young Scholars | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Esperanza Preparatory Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Weldon Johnson School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~171 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics
How many students attend Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics?
Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics has 171 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics?
The student-teacher ratio at Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics?
75.1% of students at Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics?
The largest demographic group at Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics is Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics?
Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics rank among middle schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics ranks #38 of 41 middle schools in New York, 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 New York on the city page.
Is Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics a good school?
Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of 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 # 4?
Besides Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics, New York City Geographic District # 4 also operates Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students), Ps 171 Patrick Henry (738 students), and Tag Young Scholars (576 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 4 district page for the complete list.
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