- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Flushing, NY
Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360012200249
👥 S:T ratio 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (the) earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #6 of 7
- middle schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 76.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (the) has class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (the) ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Flushing, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012200249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (the) held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 360012200249 · Flushing, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 9.8:1 · 76.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: John Bowne High School (2,778 students)
Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (the) held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Bowne Hig
John Bowne High School
2,778 students
- Flushing High
Flushing High School
1,650 students
- Jhs 185 Edward
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker
1,516 students
- Townsend Harri
Townsend Harris High School
1,342 students
- Is 237
Is 237
1,313 students
- This school 254
Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (the)
254 students
What this shows Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (the) reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (the) compares
Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (the) 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 37% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.8%
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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in New York - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.7%
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
Hispanic or Latino 45.3%
African American 24.4%
Asian 22.0%
White 5.5%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flushing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Townsend Harris High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 237 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~254 students)
Frequently asked questions about Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (the)
How many students attend Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (the)?
Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (the) has 254 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Flushing, NY. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (the) is 9.8:1, which is 17% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (the)?
76.8% of students at Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment, in Flushing, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (the)?
Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (the) rank among middle schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (the) ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Flushing, 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 Flushing on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #25?
Besides Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (the), New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students), Flushing High School (1,650 students), and Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker (1,516 students). See the New York City Geographic District #25 district page for the complete list.