- Enrollment
- 3,657
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
James Madison High School
Federal NCES profile for James Madison High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360015302009
👥 S:T ratio 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Madison High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #94 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
James Madison High School has class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Madison High School ranks #94 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #22 · New York
NCES ID 360015302009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+136 students YoY
James Madison High School held near 3,766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+136 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 211.6 → 221.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+136 students YoY 360015302009 · Brooklyn, NY High · LARGE · TRAD
3,983 enr · 18.9:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Midwood High School (3,657 students)
James Madison High School held near 3,766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+136 headcount). Teacher FTE added 211.6 → 221.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
James Madison High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
James Madison High School
3,983 students
- Midwood High S
Midwood High School
3,657 students
- Ps 206 Joseph 1,508
Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb
1,508 students
- Jhs 234 Arthur 1,447
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham
1,447 students
- Ps 197 Kings H 1,074
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the)
1,074 students
- Leon M Goldste 952
Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences
952 students
What this shows James Madison High School reports 3,983 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Madison High School compares
James Madison High School 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 60% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 20% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,983 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,983
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 60% above state mean
Top 97% in New York - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Student demographics
White 52.6%
Asian 19.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, James Madison High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How James Madison High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwood High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leon M Goldstein High School for the Sciences | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Madison High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,508
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide high 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 (~3,983 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Madison High School
How many students attend James Madison High School?
James Madison High School has 3,983 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 3,630 (2022-23) → 3,766 (2023-24), nearly flat (+136).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Madison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Madison High School is 18.9:1, which is 60% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Madison High School?
67.6% of students at James Madison High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Madison High School?
The largest demographic group at James Madison High School is White at 52.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Madison High School?
James Madison High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 James Madison High School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, James Madison High School ranks #94 of 121 high 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 high schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #22?
Besides James Madison High School, New York City Geographic District #22 also operates Midwood High School (3,657 students), Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb (1,508 students), and Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham (1,447 students). See the New York City Geographic District #22 district page for the complete list.