- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Flushing, NY
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker
Federal NCES profile for Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360012202639
👥 S:T ratio 40
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #5 of 7
- middle schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 69.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker has class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in Flushing, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012202639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+77 students YoY
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker grew from 1,392 students in 2022-23 to 1,469 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 102.4 → 113.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+77 students YoY 360012202639 · Flushing, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
1,516 enr · 14.9:1 · 69.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: John Bowne High School (2,778 students)
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker grew from 1,392 students in 2022-23 to 1,469 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 102.4 → 113.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Bowne Hig
John Bowne High School
2,778 students
- Flushing High
Flushing High School
1,650 students
- This school
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker
1,516 students
- Townsend Harri
Townsend Harris High School
1,342 students
- Is 237
Is 237
1,313 students
- Ps 24 Andrew J
Ps 24 Andrew Jackson
1,197 students
What this shows Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker reports 1,516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker compares
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.2% | ▲ 23% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,516 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,516
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in New York - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
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
Asian 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%
White 5.5%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flushing High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Townsend Harris High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 237 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 24 Andrew Jackson | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,516 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker
How many students attend Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker?
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker has 1,516 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Flushing, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,392 (2022-23) → 1,469 (2023-24), up 77.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker is 14.9:1, which is 26% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker?
69.2% of students at Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker?
The largest demographic group at Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker is Asian at 60.2% of enrollment, in Flushing, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker?
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 185 Edward Bleeker rank among middle schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in Flushing, 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 Flushing on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #25?
Besides Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker, New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students), Flushing High School (1,650 students), and Townsend Harris High School (1,342 students). See the New York City Geographic District #25 district page for the complete list.