- Enrollment
- 1,657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360007904412
👥 S:T ratio 47
📋 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 24/100 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
- 24
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics held near 181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.8 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 360007904412 · New York, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
171 enr · 13.2:1 · 75.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students)
Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics held near 181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.8 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manhattan Cent
Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics
1,657 students
- Ps 171 Patrick
Ps 171 Patrick Henry
738 students
- Tag Young Scho 576
Tag Young Scholars
576 students
- Esperanza Prep 528
Esperanza Preparatory Academy
528 students
- James Weldon J 516
James Weldon Johnson School
516 students
- This school 171
Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics
171 students
What this shows Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics reports 171 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics compares
Ms 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~171 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 185 (2022-23) → 181 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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 24/100 (lower 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 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.
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.