- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jackson Heights, NY
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer
Federal NCES profile for Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360010202527
👥 S:T ratio 50
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Jackson Heights · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 87.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Jackson Heights, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010202527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer held near 1,525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 111.7 → 106.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 360010202527 · Jackson Heights, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
1,397 enr · 12.6:1 · 87.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students)
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer held near 1,525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 111.7 → 106.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Cullen
William Cullen Bryant High School
1,996 students
- Long Island Ci
Long Island City High School
1,639 students
- Is 227 Louis A
Is 227 Louis Armstrong
1,555 students
- This school
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer
1,397 students
- Academy of Ame
Academy of American Studies
1,206 students
- Newcomers High
Newcomers High School
1,162 students
What this shows Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer reports 1,397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer compares
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.8% | ▲ 56% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,397 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,397
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in New York - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.9%
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
Hispanic or Latino 91.9%
Asian 5.7%
White 1.2%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cullen Bryant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Long Island City High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 227 Louis Armstrong | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of American Studies | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newcomers High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~1,397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer
How many students attend Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer?
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer has 1,397 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jackson Heights, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,513 (2022-23) → 1,525 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer is 12.6:1, which is 7% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer?
87.8% of students at Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer?
The largest demographic group at Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer is Hispanic or Latino at 91.9% of enrollment, in Jackson Heights, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer?
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer rank among public schools in Jackson Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Jackson Heights, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jackson Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #30?
Besides Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer, New York City Geographic District #30 also operates William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students), Long Island City High School (1,639 students), and Is 227 Louis Armstrong (1,555 students). See the New York City Geographic District #30 district page for the complete list.