- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur
Federal NCES profile for Ms 35 Stephen Decatur, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009402163
👥 S:T ratio 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of New York schools.
- #58 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 85.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur has class sizes smaller than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 35 Stephen Decatur ranks #58 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #16 · New York
NCES ID 360009402163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur held near 177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 360009402163 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
175 enr · 8.8:1 · 85.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology (469 students)
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur held near 177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooklyn High
Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology
469 students
- Ps 40 George W
Ps 40 George W Carver
465 students
- Ps 21 Crispus
Ps 21 Crispus Attucks
430 students
- Boys and Girls
Boys and Girls High School
353 students
- Brooklyn Brown
Brooklyn Brownstone School
352 students
- This school 175
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur
175 students
What this shows Ms 35 Stephen Decatur reports 175 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ms 35 Stephen Decatur compares
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.4% | ▲ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 175 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
175
Bigger than 17% 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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 16% in New York - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.1%
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 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
White 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Ms 35 Stephen Decatur is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ms 35 Stephen Decatur Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 40 George W Carver | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 21 Crispus Attucks | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boys and Girls High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Brownstone School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ms 35 Stephen Decatur's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- 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 (~175 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ms 35 Stephen Decatur
How many students attend Ms 35 Stephen Decatur?
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur has 175 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 185 (2022-23) → 177 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ms 35 Stephen Decatur?
The student-teacher ratio at Ms 35 Stephen Decatur is 8.8:1, which is 25% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 44% 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 35 Stephen Decatur?
85.4% of students at Ms 35 Stephen Decatur are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ms 35 Stephen Decatur?
The largest demographic group at Ms 35 Stephen Decatur is African American at 85.7% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ms 35 Stephen Decatur?
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 35 Stephen Decatur rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 35 Stephen Decatur ranks #58 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 #16?
Besides Ms 35 Stephen Decatur, New York City Geographic District #16 also operates Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology (469 students), Ps 40 George W Carver (465 students), and Ps 21 Crispus Attucks (430 students). See the New York City Geographic District #16 district page for the complete list.