- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Ms 839
Federal NCES profile for Ms 839, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009206567
👥 S:T ratio 59
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ms 839 earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #58 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ms 839 has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 839 ranks #58 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #15 · New York
NCES ID 360009206567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Ms 839 held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 360009206567 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 10.3:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunset Park High School (1,348 students)
Ms 839 held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ms 839 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 310
Ms 839
310 students
What this shows Ms 839 reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ms 839 compares
Ms 839 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▼ 23% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in New York - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.1%
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
White 42.7%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
Asian 12.0%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 6.5%
Largest group: White at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Ms 839 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ms 839 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 839'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 (~310 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ms 839
How many students attend Ms 839?
Ms 839 has 310 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ms 839?
The student-teacher ratio at Ms 839 is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 839?
43.0% of students at Ms 839 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ms 839?
The largest demographic group at Ms 839 is White at 42.7% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ms 839?
Ms 839 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 839 rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 839 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 #15?
Besides Ms 839, 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.