- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Flushing, NY
Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard
Federal NCES profile for Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360012202650
👥 S:T ratio 54
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 7
- middle schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 77.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Flushing, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012202650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.4 → 48.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 360012202650 · Flushing, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
603 enr · 11.6:1 · 77.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: John Bowne High School (2,778 students)
Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.4 → 48.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard 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
- Jhs 185 Edward
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker
1,516 students
- Townsend Harri
Townsend Harris High School
1,342 students
- Is 237
Is 237
1,313 students
- This school 603
Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard
603 students
What this shows Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard reports 603 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard compares
Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.6% | ▲ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 603 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
603
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New York - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.9%
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
Asian 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 40.6%
African American 3.0%
White 2.2%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Asian at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flushing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Townsend Harris High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 237 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard'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
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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 (~603 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard
How many students attend Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard?
Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard has 603 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Flushing, NY. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 26% 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 189 Daniel Carter Beard?
77.6% of students at Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard?
The largest demographic group at Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard is Asian at 52.4% of enrollment, in Flushing, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard?
Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 189 Daniel Carter Beard rank among middle schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard ranks #1 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 189 Daniel Carter Beard, New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students), Flushing High School (1,650 students), and Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker (1,516 students). See the New York City Geographic District #25 district page for the complete list.