Enrollment
986
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Whitestone, NY
Jhs 194 William Carr
Federal NCES profile for Jhs 194 William Carr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360012202664
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jhs 194 William Carr earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Whitestone · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jhs 194 William Carr has class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 194 William Carr ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Whitestone, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012202664 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jhs 194 William Carr compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jhs 194 William Carr
Jhs 194 William Carr is a higher-need, large middle school in Whitestone, New York, enrolling 986 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.9:1 is larger than about 91% of New York schools and 35% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.1% 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 92% of state schools at 986 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 332 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #125.
Its student body is led by Asian (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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 194 William Carr.
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 194 William Carr compares
Jhs 194 William Carr 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▲ 5% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 986 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
986
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 91% in New York - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.5%
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 42.1%
Hispanic or Latino 35.6%
White 18.8%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Jhs 194 William Carr is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Jhs 194 William Carr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flushing High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Townsend Harris High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 237 | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jhs 194 William Carr'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
- 1,516
- 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
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 (~986 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jhs 194 William Carr
How many students attend Jhs 194 William Carr?
Jhs 194 William Carr has 986 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Whitestone, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 194 William Carr?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 194 William Carr is 15.9:1, which is 35% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jhs 194 William Carr?
59.1% of students at Jhs 194 William Carr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jhs 194 William Carr?
The largest demographic group at Jhs 194 William Carr is Asian at 42.1% of enrollment, in Whitestone, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jhs 194 William Carr?
Jhs 194 William Carr has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 194 William Carr rank among public schools in Whitestone?
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 194 William Carr ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Whitestone, 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 Whitestone on the city page.
Is Jhs 194 William Carr a good school?
Jhs 194 William Carr earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 #25?
Besides Jhs 194 William Carr, 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.
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