Enrollment
235
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Far Rockaway, NY
Ms 53 Brian Piccolo
Federal NCES profile for Ms 53 Brian Piccolo, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360012301972
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ms 53 Brian Piccolo earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Far Rockaway · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 91.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ms 53 Brian Piccolo has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 53 Brian Piccolo ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Far Rockaway, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012301972 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ms 53 Brian Piccolo compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ms 53 Brian Piccolo
Ms 53 Brian Piccolo is a high-poverty, small middle school in Far Rockaway, New York, enrolling 235 students.
At 11.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 91.3% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 235 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 468 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #305.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and African American (45%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students) and Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students) alongside Ms 53 Brian Piccolo.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ms 53 Brian Piccolo compares
Ms 53 Brian Piccolo on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.3% | ▲ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in New York - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.0%
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.4%
African American 45.1%
White 3.8%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Ms 53 Brian Piccolo is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ms 53 Brian Piccolo Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ms 53 Brian Piccolo's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~235 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ms 53 Brian Piccolo
How many students attend Ms 53 Brian Piccolo?
Ms 53 Brian Piccolo has 235 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Far Rockaway, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ms 53 Brian Piccolo?
The student-teacher ratio at Ms 53 Brian Piccolo is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 53 Brian Piccolo?
91.3% of students at Ms 53 Brian Piccolo are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ms 53 Brian Piccolo?
The largest demographic group at Ms 53 Brian Piccolo is Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment, in Far Rockaway, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ms 53 Brian Piccolo?
Ms 53 Brian Piccolo has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ms 53 Brian Piccolo rank among middle schools in Far Rockaway?
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 53 Brian Piccolo ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Far Rockaway, 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 Far Rockaway on the city page.
Is Ms 53 Brian Piccolo a good school?
Ms 53 Brian Piccolo earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides Ms 53 Brian Piccolo, New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students), Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students), and Ms 137 America's School of Heroes (1,610 students). See the New York City Geographic District #27 district page for the complete list.
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