- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Jhs 162 Willoughby (the)
Federal NCES profile for Jhs 162 Willoughby (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009702582
👥 S:T ratio 72
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jhs 162 Willoughby (the) earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools.
- #13 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7:1
- small classes for New York
- 87.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jhs 162 Willoughby (the) has class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 162 Willoughby (the) ranks #13 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #32 · New York
NCES ID 360009702582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Jhs 162 Willoughby (the) grew from 284 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.3 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 360009702582 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 7:1 · 87.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler (651 students)
Jhs 162 Willoughby (the) grew from 284 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 40.3 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jhs 162 Willoughby (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jhs 383 Philip
Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler
651 students
- Ps 376
Ps 376
466 students
- Ps 123 Suydam
Ps 123 Suydam
446 students
- Ps/is 45 Horac
Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene
440 students
- Ps 145 Andrew
Ps 145 Andrew Jackson
428 students
- This school
Jhs 162 Willoughby (the)
281 students
What this shows Jhs 162 Willoughby (the) reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jhs 162 Willoughby (the) compares
Jhs 162 Willoughby (the) 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 | 7:1 | ▼ 41% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.0% | ▲ 55% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
7:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 6% in New York - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.0%
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 88.3%
African American 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
Asian 1.8%
White 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Jhs 162 Willoughby (the) is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Jhs 162 Willoughby (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 376 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 123 Suydam | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 145 Andrew Jackson | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jhs 162 Willoughby (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- 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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jhs 162 Willoughby (the)
How many students attend Jhs 162 Willoughby (the)?
Jhs 162 Willoughby (the) has 281 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 162 Willoughby (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 162 Willoughby (the) is 7:1, which is 41% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 55% 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 162 Willoughby (the)?
87.0% of students at Jhs 162 Willoughby (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jhs 162 Willoughby (the)?
The largest demographic group at Jhs 162 Willoughby (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 88.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jhs 162 Willoughby (the)?
Jhs 162 Willoughby (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 162 Willoughby (the) rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 162 Willoughby (the) ranks #13 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.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #32?
Besides Jhs 162 Willoughby (the), New York City Geographic District #32 also operates Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler (651 students), Ps 376 (466 students), and Ps 123 Suydam (446 students). See the New York City Geographic District #32 district page for the complete list.