- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360010002653
👥 S:T ratio 48
📋 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 24/100 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
- 24
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-83 students YoY
Jhs 190 Russell Sage shrank from 1,012 students in 2022-23 to 929 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 73.0 → 66.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-83 students YoY 360010002653 · Forest Hills, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
935 enr · 13:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Jhs 190 Russell Sage shrank from 1,012 students in 2022-23 to 929 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 73.0 → 66.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jhs 190 Russell Sage in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Hills H
Forest Hills High School
3,394 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
2,298 students
- Thomas a Ediso
Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School
2,146 students
- Jhs 157 Stephe
Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey
1,611 students
- Jhs 217 Robert 1,265
Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck
1,265 students
- This school 935
Jhs 190 Russell Sage
935 students
What this shows Jhs 190 Russell Sage reports 935 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jhs 190 Russell Sage compares
Jhs 190 Russell Sage is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~935 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,012 (2022-23) → 929 (2023-24), down 83.
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 24/100 (lower 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 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.
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.