- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
New Voices School of Academic and Creative Arts
Federal NCES profile for New Voices School of Academic and Creative Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009205501
👥 S:T ratio 39
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Voices School of Academic and Creative Arts earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #92 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
New Voices School of Academic and Creative Arts has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Voices School of Academic and Creative Arts ranks #92 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #15 · New York
NCES ID 360009205501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
New Voices School of Academic and Creative Arts held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 360009205501 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 15.2:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunset Park High School (1,348 students)
New Voices School of Academic and Creative Arts held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
New Voices School of Academic and Creative Arts 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
New Voices School of Academic and Creative Arts
546 students
What this shows New Voices School of Academic and Creative Arts reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Voices School of Academic and Creative Arts compares
New Voices School of Academic and Creative Arts 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 20% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.0%
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.
Student demographics
White 44.2%
Hispanic or Latino 34.1%
Asian 9.4%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, New Voices School of Academic and Creative Arts is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How New Voices School of Academic and Creative Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 321 William Penn | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ms 51 William Alexander | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 230 Doris L Cohen | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 130 Parkside (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Voices School of Academic and Creative Arts'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 (~546 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Voices School of Academic and Creative Arts
How many students attend New Voices School of Academic and Creative Arts?
New Voices School of Academic and Creative Arts has 546 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Voices School of Academic and Creative Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at New Voices School of Academic and Creative Arts is 15.2:1, which is 29% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Voices School of Academic and Creative Arts?
45.1% of students at New Voices School of Academic and Creative Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Voices School of Academic and Creative Arts?
The largest demographic group at New Voices School of Academic and Creative Arts is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Voices School of Academic and Creative Arts?
New Voices School of Academic and Creative Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 New Voices School of Academic and Creative Arts rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, New Voices School of Academic and Creative Arts ranks #92 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 New Voices School of Academic and Creative Arts, 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.