- Enrollment
- 4,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Flushing, NY
Jhs 216 George J Ryan
Federal NCES profile for Jhs 216 George J Ryan, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009902716
👥 S:T ratio 31
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jhs 216 George J Ryan earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #3 of 7
- middle schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 60.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jhs 216 George J Ryan has class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 216 George J Ryan ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Flushing, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #26 · New York
NCES ID 360009902716 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Jhs 216 George J Ryan held near 1,495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 88.9 → 89.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 360009902716 · Flushing, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
1,516 enr · 17.2:1 · 60.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students)
Jhs 216 George J Ryan held near 1,495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 88.9 → 89.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jhs 216 George J Ryan in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis Lewis
Francis Lewis High School
4,573 students
- Bayside High S
Bayside High School
3,004 students
- Benjamin N Car
Benjamin N Cardozo High School
2,866 students
- This school 1,516
Jhs 216 George J Ryan
1,516 students
- Martin Van Bur 1,131
Martin Van Buren High School
1,131 students
- Jhs 74 Nathani 1,104
Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne
1,104 students
What this shows Jhs 216 George J Ryan reports 1,516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jhs 216 George J Ryan compares
Jhs 216 George J Ryan 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 46% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.6% | ▲ 8% | 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
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,516
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 95% in New York - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Student demographics
Asian 69.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
White 10.9%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Jhs 216 George J Ryan is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Jhs 216 George J Ryan Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Lewis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin N Cardozo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martin Van Buren High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jhs 216 George J Ryan's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,866
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,131
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,516 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jhs 216 George J Ryan
How many students attend Jhs 216 George J Ryan?
Jhs 216 George J Ryan has 1,516 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Flushing, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,476 (2022-23) → 1,495 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 216 George J Ryan?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 216 George J Ryan is 17.2:1, which is 46% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jhs 216 George J Ryan?
60.6% of students at Jhs 216 George J Ryan are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jhs 216 George J Ryan?
The largest demographic group at Jhs 216 George J Ryan is Asian at 69.9% of enrollment, in Flushing, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jhs 216 George J Ryan?
Jhs 216 George J Ryan has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 216 George J Ryan rank among middle schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 216 George J Ryan ranks #3 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 #26?
Besides Jhs 216 George J Ryan, New York City Geographic District #26 also operates Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students), Bayside High School (3,004 students), and Benjamin N Cardozo High School (2,866 students). See the New York City Geographic District #26 district page for the complete list.