- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Ms 246 Walt Whitman
Federal NCES profile for Ms 246 Walt Whitman, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009502760
👥 S:T ratio 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ms 246 Walt Whitman earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #78 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 85.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ms 246 Walt Whitman has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 246 Walt Whitman ranks #78 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009502760 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Ms 246 Walt Whitman grew from 308 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (+12.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 360009502760 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 11.5:1 · 85.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara Barton High School (1,325 students)
Ms 246 Walt Whitman grew from 308 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (+12.3%). Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ms 246 Walt Whitman in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clara Barton H
Clara Barton High School
1,325 students
- Medgar Evers C
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
1,267 students
- Ps 189 Bilingu
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the)
887 students
- Ps 249 Caton (
Ps 249 Caton (the)
663 students
- Ps 316 Elijah
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud
644 students
- This school 357
Ms 246 Walt Whitman
357 students
What this shows Ms 246 Walt Whitman reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ms 246 Walt Whitman compares
Ms 246 Walt Whitman is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.4% | ▲ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in New York - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.4%
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
African American 62.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%
White 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Ms 246 Walt Whitman is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ms 246 Walt Whitman Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Medgar Evers College Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 249 Caton (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 316 Elijah Stroud | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ms 246 Walt Whitman's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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
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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ms 246 Walt Whitman
How many students attend Ms 246 Walt Whitman?
Ms 246 Walt Whitman has 357 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ms 246 Walt Whitman?
The student-teacher ratio at Ms 246 Walt Whitman is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ms 246 Walt Whitman?
85.4% of students at Ms 246 Walt Whitman are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ms 246 Walt Whitman?
The largest demographic group at Ms 246 Walt Whitman is African American at 62.5% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ms 246 Walt Whitman?
Ms 246 Walt Whitman has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 246 Walt Whitman rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 246 Walt Whitman ranks #78 of 94 middle 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 middle schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #17?
Besides Ms 246 Walt Whitman, New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Clara Barton High School (1,325 students), Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students), and Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) (887 students). See the New York City Geographic District #17 district page for the complete list.