- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jamaica, NY
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72
Federal NCES profile for Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360010002297
👥 S:T ratio 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 6
- middle schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 81.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Jamaica, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010002297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 grew from 270 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (+22.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+61 students YoY 360010002297 · Jamaica, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 10.6:1 · 81.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 grew from 270 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (+22.6%). Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Hills H
Forest Hills High School
3,394 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
2,298 students
- Thomas a Ediso
Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School
2,146 students
- Jhs 157 Stephe
Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey
1,611 students
- Jhs 217 Robert 1,265
Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck
1,265 students
- This school 329
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72
329 students
What this shows Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 compares
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 is a growing 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.5% | ▲ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New York - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.7%
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 65.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
Two or More 1.2%
White 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,146
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- 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 (~329 students)
Frequently asked questions about Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72
How many students attend Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72?
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 has 329 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jamaica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), up 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72?
The student-teacher ratio at Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72?
81.5% of students at Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72?
The largest demographic group at Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 is African American at 65.0% of enrollment, in Jamaica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72?
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 rank among middle schools in Jamaica?
By Resource Investment Index, Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Jamaica, 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 Jamaica on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #28?
Besides Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72, New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students), Hillcrest High School (2,298 students), and Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School (2,146 students). See the New York City Geographic District #28 district page for the complete list.