- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360007803572
👥 S:T ratio 43
📋 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 52/100 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
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Ms 245 Computer School (the) held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 360007803572 · New York, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 14.3:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students)
Ms 245 Computer School (the) held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ms 245 Computer School (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fiorello H Lag
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
2,251 students
- Beacon High Sc
Beacon High School
1,372 students
- Ps 87 William 751
Ps 87 William Sherman
751 students
- West End Secon 722
West End Secondary School
722 students
- Jhs 54 Booker 720
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington
720 students
- This school 371
Ms 245 Computer School (the)
371 students
What this shows Ms 245 Computer School (the) reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ms 245 Computer School (the) compares
Ms 245 Computer School (the) 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~371 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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 52/100 (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 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.
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.