- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
Ms 301 Paul L Dunbar
Federal NCES profile for Ms 301 Paul L Dunbar, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008505121
👥 S:T ratio 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ms 301 Paul L Dunbar earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #28 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 96.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ms 301 Paul L Dunbar has class sizes smaller than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 301 Paul L Dunbar ranks #28 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 8 · New York
NCES ID 360008505121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Ms 301 Paul L Dunbar shrank from 182 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 360008505121 · Bronx, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
148 enr · 7.8:1 · 96.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students)
Ms 301 Paul L Dunbar shrank from 182 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ms 301 Paul L Dunbar in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Herbert H Lehm
Herbert H Lehman High School
1,087 students
- Ps 71 Rose E S
Ps 71 Rose E Scala
1,079 students
- Ps 14 Senator
Ps 14 Senator John Calandra
718 students
- Ps 36 Unionpor
Ps 36 Unionport
660 students
- Ps 152 Evergre
Ps 152 Evergreen
634 students
- This school 148
Ms 301 Paul L Dunbar
148 students
What this shows Ms 301 Paul L Dunbar reports 148 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ms 301 Paul L Dunbar compares
Ms 301 Paul L Dunbar is a shrinking 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 | 7.8:1 | ▼ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.2% | ▲ 71% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
148
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in New York - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
80.4%
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
Hispanic or Latino 62.2%
African American 32.4%
White 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Ms 301 Paul L Dunbar is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ms 301 Paul L Dunbar Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert H Lehman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 71 Rose E Scala | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 14 Senator John Calandra | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 36 Unionport | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 152 Evergreen | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ms 301 Paul L Dunbar's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~148 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ms 301 Paul L Dunbar
How many students attend Ms 301 Paul L Dunbar?
Ms 301 Paul L Dunbar has 148 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 182 (2022-23) → 167 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ms 301 Paul L Dunbar?
The student-teacher ratio at Ms 301 Paul L Dunbar is 7.8:1, which is 34% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 50% 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 301 Paul L Dunbar?
96.2% of students at Ms 301 Paul L Dunbar are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ms 301 Paul L Dunbar?
The largest demographic group at Ms 301 Paul L Dunbar is Hispanic or Latino at 62.2% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ms 301 Paul L Dunbar?
Ms 301 Paul L Dunbar has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 301 Paul L Dunbar rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 301 Paul L Dunbar ranks #28 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, 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 Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 8?
Besides Ms 301 Paul L Dunbar, New York City Geographic District # 8 also operates Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students), Ps 71 Rose E Scala (1,079 students), and Ps 14 Senator John Calandra (718 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 8 district page for the complete list.