Enrollment
91
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Restoration Academy
Federal NCES profile for Restoration Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009105695
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Restoration Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #51 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 91.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Restoration Academy has class sizes smaller than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Restoration Academy ranks #51 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #13 · New York
NCES ID 360009105695 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Restoration Academy compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Restoration Academy
Restoration Academy is a high-poverty, small middle school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 91 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.3:1, Restoration Academy is leaner than roughly 88% of New York schools and 30% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 91.5% of students qualify for free meals, 63% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of New York schools, with 91 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 51 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #44, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #13 also operates Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students) and Ps 11 Purvis J Behan (923 students) alongside Restoration Academy.
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 Restoration Academy compares
Restoration Academy 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.5% | ▲ 63% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 91 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
91
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in New York - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
69.2%
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.
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
African American 69.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Asian 9.9%
White 4.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Restoration Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Restoration Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Technical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 11 Purvis J Behan | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Banneker Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Arts and Letters | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Restoration Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~91 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Restoration Academy
How many students attend Restoration Academy?
Restoration Academy has 91 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Restoration Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Restoration Academy is 8.3:1, which is 30% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 47% 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 Restoration Academy?
91.5% of students at Restoration Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Restoration Academy?
The largest demographic group at Restoration Academy is African American at 69.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Restoration Academy?
Restoration Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Restoration Academy rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Restoration Academy ranks #51 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.
Is Restoration Academy a good school?
Restoration Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York. 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 #13?
Besides Restoration Academy, New York City Geographic District #13 also operates Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students), Ps 11 Purvis J Behan (923 students), and Benjamin Banneker Academy (854 students). See the New York City Geographic District #13 district page for the complete list.
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