Enrollment
538
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New York, NY
Nyc Lab Ms for Collaborative Studies
Federal NCES profile for Nyc Lab Ms for Collaborative Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360007705539
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nyc Lab Ms for Collaborative Studies earns 53/100 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.
- #3 of 41
- middle schools in New York · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Nyc Lab Ms for Collaborative Studies has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nyc Lab Ms for Collaborative Studies ranks #3 of 41 middle schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007705539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nyc Lab Ms for Collaborative Studies compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nyc Lab Ms for Collaborative Studies
Nyc Lab Ms for Collaborative Studies is a mid-sized middle school in New York, New York, enrolling 538 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 538 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 866 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (46%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students) and High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students) alongside Nyc Lab Ms for Collaborative Studies.
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 Nyc Lab Ms for Collaborative Studies compares
Nyc Lab Ms for Collaborative Studies 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 42% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in New York - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Asian 45.9%
White 27.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Nyc Lab Ms for Collaborative Studies is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Nyc Lab Ms for Collaborative Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nyc Lab Ms for Collaborative Studies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~538 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Nyc Lab Ms for Collaborative Studies
How many students attend Nyc Lab Ms for Collaborative Studies?
Nyc Lab Ms for Collaborative Studies has 538 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nyc Lab Ms for Collaborative Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Nyc Lab Ms for Collaborative Studies is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nyc Lab Ms for Collaborative Studies?
32.4% of students at Nyc Lab Ms for Collaborative Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nyc Lab Ms for Collaborative Studies?
The largest demographic group at Nyc Lab Ms for Collaborative Studies is Asian at 45.9% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nyc Lab Ms for Collaborative Studies?
Nyc Lab Ms for Collaborative Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Nyc Lab Ms for Collaborative Studies rank among middle schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Nyc Lab Ms for Collaborative Studies ranks #3 of 41 middle schools in New York, 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 New York on the city page.
Is Nyc Lab Ms for Collaborative Studies a good school?
Nyc Lab Ms for Collaborative Studies earns 53/100 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. 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 # 2?
Besides Nyc Lab Ms for Collaborative Studies, New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students), High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students), and Art and Design High School (1,485 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 2 district page for the complete list.
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