- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jamaica, NY
Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck
Federal NCES profile for Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360010002718
👥 S:T ratio 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Jamaica, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010002718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck shrank from 1,348 students in 2022-23 to 1,273 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 95.5 → 87.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-75 students YoY 360010002718 · Jamaica, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
1,265 enr · 13.3:1 · 78.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck shrank from 1,348 students in 2022-23 to 1,273 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 95.5 → 87.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck 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
- This school 1,265
Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck
1,265 students
- Queens Metropo 1,068
Queens Metropolitan High School
1,068 students
What this shows Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck reports 1,265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck compares
Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 40% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,265 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,265
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.2%
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 52.8%
Asian 25.4%
African American 12.6%
White 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Queens Metropolitan High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck'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
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~1,265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck
How many students attend Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck?
Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck has 1,265 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jamaica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,348 (2022-23) → 1,273 (2023-24), down 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck?
78.6% of students at Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck?
The largest demographic group at Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck is Hispanic or Latino at 52.8% of enrollment, in Jamaica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck?
Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 217 Robert a Van Wyck rank among middle schools in Jamaica?
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Jamaica, 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 Jamaica on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #28?
Besides Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck, 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.