Enrollment
3,983
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
211.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+60% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Madison High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at James Madison High School
James Madison High School is a higher-need, large high school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 3,983 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.9:1 is larger than about 97% of New York schools and 60% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,983 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 24 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #24, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Asian (20%) (diversity index 65/100).
New York City Geographic District #22 also operates Midwood High School (3,657 students) and Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb (1,508 students) alongside James Madison High School.
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 James Madison High School compares
James Madison High School 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 3,657
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~3,983 students)
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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.
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.
Is James Madison High School a good school?
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. 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 #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.
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