- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
Jhs 127 Castle Hill (the)
Federal NCES profile for Jhs 127 Castle Hill (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008802469
👥 S:T ratio 54
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jhs 127 Castle Hill (the) earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #35 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jhs 127 Castle Hill (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 127 Castle Hill (the) ranks #35 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008802469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Jhs 127 Castle Hill (the) held near 788 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.8 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 360008802469 · Bronx, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
778 enr · 11.6:1 · 78.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students)
Jhs 127 Castle Hill (the) held near 788 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.8 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jhs 127 Castle Hill (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harry S Truman
Harry S Truman High School
1,650 students
- Ps 83 Donald H
Ps 83 Donald Hertz
1,451 students
- Ps 89
Ps 89
1,169 students
- Ps/Ms 194
Ps/Ms 194
1,169 students
- Ps 96 Richard
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers
880 students
- This school
Jhs 127 Castle Hill (the)
778 students
What this shows Jhs 127 Castle Hill (the) reports 778 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jhs 127 Castle Hill (the) compares
Jhs 127 Castle Hill (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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 40% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 778 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
778
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New York - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.1%
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 41.8%
Asian 32.3%
African American 21.2%
White 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Jhs 127 Castle Hill (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Jhs 127 Castle Hill (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S Truman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 83 Donald Hertz | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 89 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 194 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 96 Richard Rodgers | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jhs 127 Castle Hill (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~778 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jhs 127 Castle Hill (the)
How many students attend Jhs 127 Castle Hill (the)?
Jhs 127 Castle Hill (the) has 778 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 815 (2022-23) → 788 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 127 Castle Hill (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 127 Castle Hill (the) is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 26% 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 Jhs 127 Castle Hill (the)?
78.9% of students at Jhs 127 Castle Hill (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jhs 127 Castle Hill (the)?
The largest demographic group at Jhs 127 Castle Hill (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 41.8% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jhs 127 Castle Hill (the)?
Jhs 127 Castle Hill (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 127 Castle Hill (the) rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 127 Castle Hill (the) ranks #35 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, 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 Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #11?
Besides Jhs 127 Castle Hill (the), New York City Geographic District #11 also operates Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students), Ps 83 Donald Hertz (1,451 students), and Ps 89 (1,169 students). See the New York City Geographic District #11 district page for the complete list.