- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Is 211 John Wilson
Federal NCES profile for Is 211 John Wilson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009602707
👥 S:T ratio 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Is 211 John Wilson earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New York schools.
- #40 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 86.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Is 211 John Wilson has class sizes smaller than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Is 211 John Wilson ranks #40 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #18 · New York
NCES ID 360009602707 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Is 211 John Wilson grew from 190 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (+14.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 360009602707 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 7.8:1 · 86.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students)
Is 211 John Wilson grew from 190 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (+14.2%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Is 211 John Wilson in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 115 Daniel
Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School
854 students
- Ps 235 Janice
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School
666 students
- Ps 276 Louis M
Ps 276 Louis Marshall
560 students
- Ps 66
Ps 66
527 students
- Is 285 Meyer L
Is 285 Meyer Levin
512 students
- This school 188
Is 211 John Wilson
188 students
What this shows Is 211 John Wilson reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Is 211 John Wilson compares
Is 211 John Wilson 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 | 7.8:1 | ▼ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.8% | ▲ 54% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in New York - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.0%
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 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
White 9.0%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Is 211 John Wilson is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Is 211 John Wilson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 276 Louis Marshall | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 66 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 285 Meyer Levin | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Is 211 John Wilson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~188 students)
Frequently asked questions about Is 211 John Wilson
How many students attend Is 211 John Wilson?
Is 211 John Wilson has 188 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 190 (2022-23) → 217 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 211 John Wilson?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 211 John Wilson is 7.8:1, which is 34% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 50% 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 Is 211 John Wilson?
86.8% of students at Is 211 John Wilson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Is 211 John Wilson?
The largest demographic group at Is 211 John Wilson is African American at 73.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Is 211 John Wilson?
Is 211 John Wilson has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 211 John Wilson rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Is 211 John Wilson ranks #40 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #18?
Besides Is 211 John Wilson, New York City Geographic District #18 also operates Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students), Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School (666 students), and Ps 276 Louis Marshall (560 students). See the New York City Geographic District #18 district page for the complete list.