Enrollment
1,023
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New York, NY
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
Federal NCES profile for Jhs 104 Simon Baruch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360007704447
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #15 of 41
- middle schools in New York · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch has class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 104 Simon Baruch ranks #15 of 41 middle schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007704447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jhs 104 Simon Baruch compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch is a large middle school in New York, New York, enrolling 1,023 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.6:1 is larger than about 96% of New York schools and 49% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,023 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 310 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #142.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and Asian (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students) and High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students) alongside Jhs 104 Simon Baruch.
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 Jhs 104 Simon Baruch compares
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 49% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 33% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,023 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,023
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 96% in New York - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 36.4%
Asian 25.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.3, Jhs 104 Simon Baruch is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Jhs 104 Simon Baruch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| High School for Environmental Studies | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jhs 104 Simon Baruch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle 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 (~1,023 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
How many students attend Jhs 104 Simon Baruch?
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch has 1,023 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 104 Simon Baruch?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 104 Simon Baruch is 17.6:1, which is 49% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jhs 104 Simon Baruch?
37.9% of students at Jhs 104 Simon Baruch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jhs 104 Simon Baruch?
The largest demographic group at Jhs 104 Simon Baruch is White at 36.4% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jhs 104 Simon Baruch?
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jhs 104 Simon Baruch rank among middle schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 104 Simon Baruch ranks #15 of 41 middle schools in New York, 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 New York on the city page.
Is Jhs 104 Simon Baruch a good school?
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. 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 # 2?
Besides Jhs 104 Simon Baruch, New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students), High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students), and Art and Design High School (1,485 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 2 district page for the complete list.
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