Enrollment
307
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jhs 218 James P Sinnott compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jhs 218 James P Sinnott
Jhs 218 James P Sinnott is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 307 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 91.8% of students qualify for free meals, 63% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 307 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 656 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #237.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #19 also operates Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students) and Ps 214 Michael Friedsam (728 students) alongside Jhs 218 James P Sinnott.
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 218 James P Sinnott compares
Jhs 218 James P Sinnott 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~307 students)
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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.
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 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Jhs 218 James P Sinnott a good school?
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. 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 #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.
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