- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009402499
👥 S:T ratio 76
📋 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 38/100 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
- 38
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business shrank from 100 students in 2022-23 to 85 in 2023-24 (-15.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.4 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 360009402499 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
77 enr · 5.9:1 · 96.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology (469 students)
Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business shrank from 100 students in 2022-23 to 85 in 2023-24 (-15.0%). Teacher FTE lost 13.4 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooklyn High
Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology
469 students
- Ps 40 George W
Ps 40 George W Carver
465 students
- Ps 21 Crispus
Ps 21 Crispus Attucks
430 students
- Boys and Girls
Boys and Girls High School
353 students
- Brooklyn Brown
Brooklyn Brownstone School
352 students
- This school 77
Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business
77 students
What this shows Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business reports 77 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business compares
Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~77 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 100 (2022-23) → 85 (2023-24), down 15.
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 38/100 (typical 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 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.
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.