Enrollment
371
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New York, NY
Ms 245 Computer School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ms 245 Computer School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360007803572
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ms 245 Computer School (the) earns 45/100 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.
- #10 of 41
- middle schools in New York · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ms 245 Computer School (the) has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 245 Computer School (the) ranks #10 of 41 middle schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007803572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ms 245 Computer School (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ms 245 Computer School (the)
Ms 245 Computer School (the) is a mid-sized middle school in New York, New York, enrolling 371 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 371 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 775 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #106.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
15.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students) and Beacon High School (1,372 students) alongside Ms 245 Computer School (the).
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 245 Computer School (the) compares
Ms 245 Computer School (the) 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 46% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% 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.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 44.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
African American 11.3%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Ms 245 Computer School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ms 245 Computer School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorello H Laguardia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beacon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 87 William Sherman | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West End Secondary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ms 245 Computer School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~371 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ms 245 Computer School (the)
How many students attend Ms 245 Computer School (the)?
Ms 245 Computer School (the) has 371 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ms 245 Computer School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ms 245 Computer School (the) is 14.3:1, which is 21% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ms 245 Computer School (the)?
30.4% of students at Ms 245 Computer School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ms 245 Computer School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ms 245 Computer School (the) is White at 44.7% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ms 245 Computer School (the)?
Ms 245 Computer School (the) 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 Ms 245 Computer School (the) rank among middle schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 245 Computer School (the) ranks #10 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 245 Computer School (the) a good school?
Ms 245 Computer School (the) earns 45/100 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 # 3?
Besides Ms 245 Computer School (the), New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students), Beacon High School (1,372 students), and Ps 87 William Sherman (751 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 3 district page for the complete list.
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