- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360007704447
👥 S:T ratio 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 42/100 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
- 42
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+67 students YoY
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch grew from 891 students in 2022-23 to 958 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 58.1 → 66.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+67 students YoY 360007704447 · New York, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
1,023 enr · 17.6:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch grew from 891 students in 2022-23 to 958 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE added 58.1 → 66.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stuyvesant Hig
Stuyvesant High School
3,261 students
- High School fo
High School for Health Professions & Human Services
1,728 students
- Art and Design
Art and Design High School
1,485 students
- High School of
High School of Fashion Industries (the)
1,455 students
- This school 1,023
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
1,023 students
- High School fo 1,007
High School for Environmental Studies
1,007 students
What this shows Jhs 104 Simon Baruch reports 1,023 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jhs 104 Simon Baruch compares
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~1,023 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 891 (2022-23) → 958 (2023-24), up 67.
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 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 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.
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.