- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Jhs 218 James P Sinnott
Federal NCES profile for Jhs 218 James P Sinnott, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360012002720
👥 S:T ratio 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jhs 218 James P Sinnott earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #65 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 91.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jhs 218 James P Sinnott has class sizes smaller than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 218 James P Sinnott ranks #65 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #19 · New York
NCES ID 360012002720 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Jhs 218 James P Sinnott held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 360012002720 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 9.3:1 · 91.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students)
Jhs 218 James P Sinnott held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jhs 218 James P Sinnott in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Transit Tech C
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School
795 students
- Ps 214 Michael
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam
728 students
- Ps 159 Isaac P
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin
661 students
- Ps 108 Sal Abb
Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento
649 students
- East New York
East New York Family Academy
610 students
- This school 307
Jhs 218 James P Sinnott
307 students
What this shows Jhs 218 James P Sinnott reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jhs 218 James P Sinnott compares
Jhs 218 James P Sinnott 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.8% | ▲ 63% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 21% in New York - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.1%
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
African American 38.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34.2%
Asian 23.5%
White 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Jhs 218 James P Sinnott is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Jhs 218 James P Sinnott Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 214 Michael Friedsam | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East New York Family Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jhs 218 James P Sinnott's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~307 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jhs 218 James P Sinnott
How many students attend Jhs 218 James P Sinnott?
Jhs 218 James P Sinnott has 307 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 218 James P Sinnott?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 218 James P Sinnott is 9.3:1, which is 21% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jhs 218 James P Sinnott?
91.8% of students at Jhs 218 James P Sinnott are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jhs 218 James P Sinnott?
The largest demographic group at Jhs 218 James P Sinnott is African American at 38.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jhs 218 James P Sinnott?
Jhs 218 James P Sinnott has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 218 James P Sinnott rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 218 James P Sinnott ranks #65 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #19?
Besides Jhs 218 James P Sinnott, New York City Geographic District #19 also operates Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students), Ps 214 Michael Friedsam (728 students), and Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin (661 students). See the New York City Geographic District #19 district page for the complete list.