- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Jhs 220 John J Pershing
Federal NCES profile for Jhs 220 John J Pershing, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360015102724
👥 S:T ratio 49
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jhs 220 John J Pershing earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #13 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 87.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jhs 220 John J Pershing has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 220 John J Pershing ranks #13 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015102724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Jhs 220 John J Pershing held near 1,236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 99.7 → 100.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 360015102724 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
1,257 enr · 12.7:1 · 87.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students)
Jhs 220 John J Pershing held near 1,236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 99.7 → 100.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jhs 220 John J Pershing in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Hamilton
Fort Hamilton High School
4,044 students
- Franklin Delan
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
3,403 students
- New Utrecht Hi
New Utrecht High School
3,236 students
- Jhs 259 Willia
Jhs 259 William Mckinley
1,780 students
- Madeleine Bren 1,518
Madeleine Brennan School (the)
1,518 students
- This school 1,257
Jhs 220 John J Pershing
1,257 students
What this shows Jhs 220 John J Pershing reports 1,257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jhs 220 John J Pershing compares
Jhs 220 John J Pershing 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.2% | ▲ 55% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,257 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,257
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 68% in New York - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Student demographics
Asian 65.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
White 4.3%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Jhs 220 John J Pershing is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Jhs 220 John J Pershing Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Utrecht High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Brennan School (the) | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jhs 220 John J Pershing's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,236
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,780
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- 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 (~1,257 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jhs 220 John J Pershing
How many students attend Jhs 220 John J Pershing?
Jhs 220 John J Pershing has 1,257 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,229 (2022-23) → 1,236 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 220 John J Pershing?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 220 John J Pershing is 12.7:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jhs 220 John J Pershing?
87.2% of students at Jhs 220 John J Pershing are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jhs 220 John J Pershing?
The largest demographic group at Jhs 220 John J Pershing is Asian at 65.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jhs 220 John J Pershing?
Jhs 220 John J Pershing has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 220 John J Pershing rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 220 John J Pershing ranks #13 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 #20?
Besides Jhs 220 John J Pershing, New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students), Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students), and New Utrecht High School (3,236 students). See the New York City Geographic District #20 district page for the complete list.