Enrollment
935
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Forest Hills, NY
Jhs 190 Russell Sage
Federal NCES profile for Jhs 190 Russell Sage, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360010002653
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jhs 190 Russell Sage earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Forest Hills · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- large classes for New York
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jhs 190 Russell Sage has class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 190 Russell Sage ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Forest Hills, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010002653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jhs 190 Russell Sage compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jhs 190 Russell Sage
Jhs 190 Russell Sage is a large middle school in Forest Hills, New York, enrolling 935 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.1% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 90% of state schools at 935 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 358 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #320, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (34%) and Asian (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students) and Hillcrest High School (2,298 students) alongside Jhs 190 Russell Sage.
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 190 Russell Sage compares
Jhs 190 Russell Sage 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▼ 16% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 935 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
935
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in New York - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.8%
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
Hispanic or Latino 33.6%
Asian 31.5%
White 22.4%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Jhs 190 Russell Sage is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Jhs 190 Russell Sage Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jhs 190 Russell Sage's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,146
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~935 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jhs 190 Russell Sage
How many students attend Jhs 190 Russell Sage?
Jhs 190 Russell Sage has 935 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Forest Hills, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 190 Russell Sage?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 190 Russell Sage is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jhs 190 Russell Sage?
47.1% of students at Jhs 190 Russell Sage are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jhs 190 Russell Sage?
The largest demographic group at Jhs 190 Russell Sage is Hispanic or Latino at 33.6% of enrollment, in Forest Hills, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jhs 190 Russell Sage?
Jhs 190 Russell Sage has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 190 Russell Sage rank among public schools in Forest Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 190 Russell Sage ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Forest Hills, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Forest Hills on the city page.
Is Jhs 190 Russell Sage a good school?
Jhs 190 Russell Sage earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. 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 #28?
Besides Jhs 190 Russell Sage, New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students), Hillcrest High School (2,298 students), and Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School (2,146 students). See the New York City Geographic District #28 district page for the complete list.
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