Enrollment
77
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business
Federal NCES profile for Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009402499
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #27 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 96.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business has class sizes smaller than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business ranks #27 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #16 · New York
NCES ID 360009402499 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business
Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business is a high-poverty, small middle school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 77 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.9:1, Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business is leaner than roughly 97% of New York schools and 50% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 96.0% of students qualify for free meals, 71% 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 77 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 33 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #24.
Its student body is led by African American (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 96.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #16 also operates Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology (469 students) and Ps 40 George W Carver (465 students) alongside Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business.
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 Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business compares
Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business 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 | 5.9:1 | ▼ 50% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.0% | ▲ 71% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 77 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.9:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
77
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
5.9:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 3% in New York - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
96.1%
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.
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 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
White 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 40 George W Carver | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 21 Crispus Attucks | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boys and Girls High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Brownstone School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~77 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business
How many students attend Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business?
Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business has 77 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business is 5.9:1, which is 50% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 62% 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 Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business?
96.0% of students at Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business?
The largest demographic group at Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business is African American at 54.5% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business?
Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business ranks #27 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 Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business a good school?
Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% 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 #16?
Besides Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business, New York City Geographic District #16 also operates Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology (469 students), Ps 40 George W Carver (465 students), and Ps 21 Crispus Attucks (430 students). See the New York City Geographic District #16 district page for the complete list.
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