At a glance
Reported students
136
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
4th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
255
IS 340: 136 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
9:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about IS 340
IS 340 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 136 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 4th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9:1, 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 (57.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking IS 340
- 1How do the reported 9:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.18 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
- 85.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic39%
- Black57.4%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial0.7%
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.
Ebbets Field Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
153 reported students
Elijah Stroud Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
119 reported students
Ronald Edmonds Learning Center II
Middle · Grades 06–08
99 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 IS 340
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School Middle · New York City Geographic District #13 | 06–08 | 75 | 0.4 mi |
| Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity Middle · New York City Geographic District #13 | 06–08 | 298 | 0.4 mi |
| Elijah Stroud Middle School Middle · New York City Geographic District #17 | 06–08 | 119 | 0.5 mi |
| Urban Assembly Unison School (The) Middle · New York City Geographic District #13 | 06–08 | 172 | 0.8 mi |
| Exploratory School (The) Middle · New York City Geographic District #15 | 06–08 | 518 | 0.8 mi |
| MS 51 William Alexander Middle · New York City Geographic District #15 | 06–08 | 1,038 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about IS 340
What grades does IS 340 serve?
IS 340 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 IS 340?
IS 340 reported 136 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 4th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at IS 340?
The calculated ratio is 9:1, based on 136 students and 15.18 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 IS 340 a public, charter, or magnet school?
IS 340 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 IS 340 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
85.3% 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 IS 340 in?
IS 340 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 IS 340?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School (0.4 mi), Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity (0.4 mi), Elijah Stroud Middle School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.