- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jackson Heights, NY
Is 230
Federal NCES profile for Is 230, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360010204802
👥 S:T ratio 51
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Is 230 earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Jackson Heights · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 77.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Is 230 has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Is 230 ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Jackson Heights, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010204802 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Is 230 held near 1,004 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 78.0 → 79.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 360010204802 · Jackson Heights, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
949 enr · 12.2:1 · 77.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students)
Is 230 held near 1,004 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 78.0 → 79.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Is 230 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
- Is 145 Joseph
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer
1,397 students
- Academy of Ame
Academy of American Studies
1,206 students
- This school
Is 230
949 students
What this shows Is 230 reports 949 students on the CCD universe file.
How Is 230 compares
Is 230 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.1% | ▲ 37% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 949 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
949
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in New York - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.0%
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
Hispanic or Latino 57.7%
Asian 34.4%
White 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Is 230 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Is 230 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 227 Louis Armstrong | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy of American Studies | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Is 230'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
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~949 students)
Frequently asked questions about Is 230
How many students attend Is 230?
Is 230 has 949 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jackson Heights, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,010 (2022-23) → 1,004 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 230?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 230 is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Is 230?
77.1% of students at Is 230 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Is 230?
The largest demographic group at Is 230 is Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment, in Jackson Heights, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Is 230?
Is 230 has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 230 rank among public schools in Jackson Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Is 230 ranks #1 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 230, 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.