At a glance
Reported students
119
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.76
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
3rd percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
255
Elijah Stroud Middle School: 119 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
8.1:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Elijah Stroud Middle School
Elijah Stroud Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Brooklyn. It is one of 49 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #17. NCES reports 119 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 3rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.1:1, below the New York median of 10.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (63.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Elijah Stroud Middle School
- 1How do the reported 8.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.76 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.5%
- Hispanic29.4%
- Black63.9%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial0.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #17
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
IS 340
Middle · Grades 06–08
136 reported students
Ronald Edmonds Learning Center II
Middle · Grades 06–08
99 reported students
Ebbets Field Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
153 reported students
MS 394
Middle · Grades 04–08
201 reported students
School of Integrated Learning (The)
Middle · Grades 06–08
214 reported students
New Heights Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
226 reported students
Public schools near Elijah Stroud Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| IS 340 Middle · New York City Geographic District #17 | 06–08 | 136 | 0.5 mi |
| Urban Assembly Unison School (The) Middle · New York City Geographic District #13 | 06–08 | 172 | 0.5 mi |
| Restoration Academy Middle · New York City Geographic District #13 | 06–08 | 91 | 0.7 mi |
| Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity Middle · New York City Geographic District #13 | 06–08 | 298 | 0.8 mi |
| Ebbets Field Middle School Middle · New York City Geographic District #17 | 06–08 | 153 | 0.8 mi |
| MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School Middle · New York City Geographic District #13 | 06–08 | 75 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Elijah Stroud Middle School
What grades does Elijah Stroud Middle School serve?
Elijah Stroud Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District #17.
How many students attend Elijah Stroud Middle School?
Elijah Stroud Middle School reported 119 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 3rd percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Elijah Stroud Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 8.1:1, based on 119 students and 14.76 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Elijah Stroud Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Elijah Stroud Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #17 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Elijah Stroud Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Elijah Stroud Middle School in?
Elijah Stroud Middle School is part of New York City Geographic District #17, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 49 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Elijah Stroud Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include IS 340 (0.5 mi), Urban Assembly Unison School (The) (0.5 mi), Restoration Academy (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.