Enrollment
1,516
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360012202639
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 39/100 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
- 39
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
102.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker is a higher-need, large middle school in Flushing, New York, enrolling 1,516 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.9:1 is larger than about 86% of New York schools and 26% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,516 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 161 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #24.
Its student body is led by Asian (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 53/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students) and Flushing High School (1,650 students) alongside Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker.
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 185 Edward Bleeker compares
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
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 (~1,516 students)
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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.
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 39/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker a good school?
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker earns 39/100 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. 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 #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.
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