- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Ms 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation
Federal NCES profile for Ms 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009205502
👥 S:T ratio 64
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ms 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #8 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ms 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation has class sizes smaller than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation ranks #8 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #15 · New York
NCES ID 360009205502 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Ms 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 360009205502 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 8.9:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunset Park High School (1,348 students)
Ms 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ms 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunset Park Hi
Sunset Park High School
1,348 students
- Ps 321 William
Ps 321 William Penn
1,305 students
- Ms 51 William
Ms 51 William Alexander
1,038 students
- Ps 230 Doris L
Ps 230 Doris L Cohen
925 students
- Ps 130 Parksid
Ps 130 Parkside (the)
891 students
- This school 338
Ms 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation
338 students
What this shows Ms 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ms 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation compares
Ms 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 30% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in New York - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Student demographics
White 43.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
Asian 11.6%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Ms 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ms 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 321 William Penn | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 51 William Alexander | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 230 Doris L Cohen | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 130 Parkside (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ms 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~338 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ms 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation
How many students attend Ms 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation?
Ms 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation has 338 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ms 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at Ms 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation is 8.9:1, which is 25% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 43% 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 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation?
39.2% of students at Ms 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ms 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation?
The largest demographic group at Ms 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation is White at 43.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ms 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation?
Ms 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation ranks #8 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 #15?
Besides Ms 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation, New York City Geographic District #15 also operates Sunset Park High School (1,348 students), Ps 321 William Penn (1,305 students), and Ms 51 William Alexander (1,038 students). See the New York City Geographic District #15 district page for the complete list.