Enrollment
1,397
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360010202527
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 34/100 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
- 34
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
111.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer is a high-poverty, large middle school in Jackson Heights, New York, enrolling 1,397 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 87.8% of students qualify for free meals, 56% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,397 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 147 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #30 also operates William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students) and Long Island City High School (1,639 students) alongside Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer compares
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,397 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer a good school?
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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