- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New York, NY
Jhs 143 Eleanor Roosevelt
Federal NCES profile for Jhs 143 Eleanor Roosevelt, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008302519
👥 S:T ratio 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jhs 143 Eleanor Roosevelt earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #26 of 41
- middle schools in New York · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 89.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jhs 143 Eleanor Roosevelt has class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 143 Eleanor Roosevelt ranks #26 of 41 middle schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 6 · New York
NCES ID 360008302519 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Jhs 143 Eleanor Roosevelt shrank from 193 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 360008302519 · New York, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 7.5:1 · 89.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students)
Jhs 143 Eleanor Roosevelt shrank from 193 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jhs 143 Eleanor Roosevelt in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A Philip Rando
A Philip Randolph Campus High School
1,421 students
- Washington Hei
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School
908 students
- Ps/is 187 Huds
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs
744 students
- Gregorio Luper
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics
658 students
- Ps 173
Ps 173
597 students
- This school 158
Jhs 143 Eleanor Roosevelt
158 students
What this shows Jhs 143 Eleanor Roosevelt reports 158 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jhs 143 Eleanor Roosevelt compares
Jhs 143 Eleanor Roosevelt is a shrinking 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 | 7.5:1 | ▼ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.1% | ▲ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.5:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
7.5:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 7% in New York - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.9%
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 89.2%
White 5.1%
African American 2.5%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.0, Jhs 143 Eleanor Roosevelt is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Jhs 143 Eleanor Roosevelt Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Philip Randolph Campus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 173 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jhs 143 Eleanor Roosevelt's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
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 (~158 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jhs 143 Eleanor Roosevelt
How many students attend Jhs 143 Eleanor Roosevelt?
Jhs 143 Eleanor Roosevelt has 158 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 193 (2022-23) → 180 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 143 Eleanor Roosevelt?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 143 Eleanor Roosevelt is 7.5:1, which is 36% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 52% 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 143 Eleanor Roosevelt?
89.1% of students at Jhs 143 Eleanor Roosevelt are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jhs 143 Eleanor Roosevelt?
The largest demographic group at Jhs 143 Eleanor Roosevelt is Hispanic or Latino at 89.2% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jhs 143 Eleanor Roosevelt?
Jhs 143 Eleanor Roosevelt has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 143 Eleanor Roosevelt rank among middle schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 143 Eleanor Roosevelt ranks #26 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 # 6?
Besides Jhs 143 Eleanor Roosevelt, New York City Geographic District # 6 also operates A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students), Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (908 students), and Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs (744 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 6 district page for the complete list.