- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New York, NY
Ms 247 Dual Language Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ms 247 Dual Language Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360007803579
👥 S:T ratio 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ms 247 Dual Language Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #26 of 41
- middle schools in New York · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 85.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ms 247 Dual Language Middle School has class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 247 Dual Language Middle School ranks #26 of 41 middle schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007803579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Ms 247 Dual Language Middle School held near 206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 360007803579 · New York, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 7.5:1 · 85.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students)
Ms 247 Dual Language Middle School held near 206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ms 247 Dual Language Middle School 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 166
Ms 247 Dual Language Middle School
166 students
What this shows Ms 247 Dual Language Middle School reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ms 247 Dual Language Middle School compares
Ms 247 Dual Language Middle School 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 | 7.5:1 | ▼ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.4% | ▲ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.5:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
7.5:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 7% in New York - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.0%
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 95.8%
White 1.8%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.2, Ms 247 Dual Language Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ms 247 Dual Language Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorello H Laguardia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beacon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 87 William Sherman | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West End Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ms 247 Dual Language Middle School'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 (~166 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ms 247 Dual Language Middle School
How many students attend Ms 247 Dual Language Middle School?
Ms 247 Dual Language Middle School has 166 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 199 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ms 247 Dual Language Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ms 247 Dual Language Middle School is 7.5:1, which is 36% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 52% 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 247 Dual Language Middle School?
85.4% of students at Ms 247 Dual Language Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ms 247 Dual Language Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ms 247 Dual Language Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 95.8% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ms 247 Dual Language Middle School?
Ms 247 Dual Language Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 247 Dual Language Middle School rank among middle schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 247 Dual Language Middle School ranks #26 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 247 Dual Language Middle School, 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.