Enrollment
469
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Jhs 14 Shell Bank
Federal NCES profile for Jhs 14 Shell Bank, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360015302003
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jhs 14 Shell Bank earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #58 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New York
- 91.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jhs 14 Shell Bank has class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 14 Shell Bank ranks #58 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #22 · New York
NCES ID 360015302003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jhs 14 Shell Bank compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jhs 14 Shell Bank
Jhs 14 Shell Bank is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 469 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 91.6% of students qualify for free meals, 63% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 469 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 794 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #221.
Its student body is led by White (34%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #22 also operates James Madison High School (3,983 students) and Midwood High School (3,657 students) alongside Jhs 14 Shell Bank.
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 14 Shell Bank compares
Jhs 14 Shell Bank 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.6% | ▲ 63% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 20% in New York - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.1%
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.
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 34.1%
African American 25.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Asian 13.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 34.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.9, Jhs 14 Shell Bank is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Jhs 14 Shell Bank Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jhs 14 Shell Bank's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
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 (~469 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jhs 14 Shell Bank
How many students attend Jhs 14 Shell Bank?
Jhs 14 Shell Bank has 469 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 14 Shell Bank?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 14 Shell Bank is 9.2:1, which is 22% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 14 Shell Bank?
91.6% of students at Jhs 14 Shell Bank are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jhs 14 Shell Bank?
The largest demographic group at Jhs 14 Shell Bank is White at 34.1% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jhs 14 Shell Bank?
Jhs 14 Shell Bank has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 14 Shell Bank rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 14 Shell Bank ranks #58 of 94 middle 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 middle schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
Is Jhs 14 Shell Bank a good school?
Jhs 14 Shell Bank earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% 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 #22?
Besides Jhs 14 Shell Bank, New York City Geographic District #22 also operates James Madison High School (3,983 students), Midwood High School (3,657 students), and Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb (1,508 students). See the New York City Geographic District #22 district page for the complete list.
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