- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New York, NY
Tompkins Square Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tompkins Square Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360007605620
👥 S:T ratio 39
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tompkins Square Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools.
- #37 of 41
- middle schools in New York · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Tompkins Square Middle School has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tompkins Square Middle School ranks #37 of 41 middle schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 1 · New York
NCES ID 360007605620 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Tompkins Square Middle School held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 360007605620 · New York, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 15.3:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School (1,620 students)
Tompkins Square Middle School held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Tompkins Square Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Exploratio
New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School
1,620 students
- Ps 184 Shuang
Ps 184 Shuang Wen
767 students
- East Side Comm
East Side Community School
693 students
- Bard High Scho 569
Bard High School Early College
569 students
- Lower East Sid 553
Lower East Side Preparatory High School
553 students
- This school 290
Tompkins Square Middle School
290 students
What this shows Tompkins Square Middle School reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tompkins Square Middle School compares
Tompkins Square Middle School 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 11% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% 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
35.2%
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
Hispanic or Latino 57.9%
White 16.2%
African American 15.2%
Asian 7.6%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Tompkins Square Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Tompkins Square Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 184 Shuang Wen | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Side Community School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bard High School Early College | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lower East Side Preparatory High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tompkins Square Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tompkins Square Middle School
How many students attend Tompkins Square Middle School?
Tompkins Square Middle School has 290 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tompkins Square Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tompkins Square Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 30% 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 Tompkins Square Middle School?
62.5% of students at Tompkins Square Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tompkins Square Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tompkins Square Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.9% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tompkins Square Middle School?
Tompkins Square Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Tompkins Square Middle School rank among middle schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Tompkins Square Middle School ranks #37 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.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 1?
Besides Tompkins Square Middle School, New York City Geographic District # 1 also operates New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School (1,620 students), Ps 184 Shuang Wen (767 students), and East Side Community School (693 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 1 district page for the complete list.