- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Ms 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell
Federal NCES profile for Ms 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009502262
👥 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 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools.
- #35 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 83.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ms 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell 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 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell ranks #35 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009502262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Ms 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell shrank from 361 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-11.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 360009502262 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 7.5:1 · 83.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara Barton High School (1,325 students)
Ms 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell shrank from 361 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-11.4%). Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ms 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clara Barton H
Clara Barton High School
1,325 students
- Medgar Evers C
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
1,267 students
- Ps 189 Bilingu
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the)
887 students
- Ps 249 Caton (
Ps 249 Caton (the)
663 students
- Ps 316 Elijah
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud
644 students
- This school 286
Ms 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell
286 students
What this shows Ms 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ms 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell compares
Ms 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell 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 | 7.5:1 | ▼ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.4% | ▲ 48% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 78% | - | - |
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.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
96.2%
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 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
White 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Ms 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ms 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Medgar Evers College Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 249 Caton (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 316 Elijah Stroud | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ms 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- 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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ms 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell
How many students attend Ms 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell?
Ms 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell has 286 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ms 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell?
The student-teacher ratio at Ms 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell 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 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell?
83.4% of students at Ms 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ms 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell?
The largest demographic group at Ms 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell is African American at 79.0% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ms 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell?
Ms 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell 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 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell ranks #35 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 #17?
Besides Ms 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell, New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Clara Barton High School (1,325 students), Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students), and Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) (887 students). See the New York City Geographic District #17 district page for the complete list.