At a glance
Reported students
1,177
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
82.08
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
603.5
IS 7 Elias Bernstein: 1,177 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
14.3:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about IS 7 Elias Bernstein
IS 7 Elias Bernstein is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Staten Island. It is one of 74 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #31. NCES reports 1,177 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, above 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 White (67.1%) and Asian (18.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking IS 7 Elias Bernstein
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 82.08 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
- 48.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.1%
- Hispanic11.5%
- Black0.8%
- Asian18.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
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 #31
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
IS 34 Tottenville
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,230 reported students
IS 51 Edwin Markham
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,072 reported students
IS 24 Myra S Barnes
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,314 reported students
IS 2 George L Egbert
Middle · Grades 06–08
980 reported students
IS 61 William a Morris
Middle · Grades 06–08
871 reported students
IS 75 Frank D Paulo
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,514 reported students
Public schools near IS 7 Elias Bernstein
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 75 Frank D Paulo Middle · New York City Geographic District #31 | 06–08 | 1,514 | 1.6 mi |
| IS 24 Myra S Barnes Middle · New York City Geographic District #31 | 06–08 | 1,314 | 2.6 mi |
| IS 34 Tottenville Middle · New York City Geographic District #31 | 06–08 | 1,230 | 3.2 mi |
| Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning Middle · New York City Geographic District #31 | 06–08 | 406 | 4.3 mi |
| Carteret Junior High School Middle · Carteret Public School District | 07–08 | 568 | 4.5 mi |
| William C. McGinnis Middle School Middle · Perth Amboy Public School District | 06–08 | 984 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about IS 7 Elias Bernstein
What grades does IS 7 Elias Bernstein serve?
IS 7 Elias Bernstein reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District #31.
How many students attend IS 7 Elias Bernstein?
IS 7 Elias Bernstein reported 1,177 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at IS 7 Elias Bernstein?
The calculated ratio is 14.3:1, based on 1,177 students and 82.08 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 7 Elias Bernstein a public, charter, or magnet school?
IS 7 Elias Bernstein is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #31 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of IS 7 Elias Bernstein students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
48.4% 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 7 Elias Bernstein in?
IS 7 Elias Bernstein is part of New York City Geographic District #31, based in Staten Island, NY, which operates 74 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near IS 7 Elias Bernstein?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include IS 75 Frank D Paulo (1.6 mi), IS 24 Myra S Barnes (2.6 mi), IS 34 Tottenville (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.