- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · South Ozone Park, NY
Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson
Federal NCES profile for Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360012301995
👥 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 226 Virgil I Grisson earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 11
- public schools in South Ozone Park · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 80.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson 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 226 Virgil I Grisson ranks #4 of 11 public schools in South Ozone Park, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012301995 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson held near 808 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 58.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 360012301995 · South Ozone Park, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
826 enr · 13.3:1 · 80.7% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson held near 808 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 58.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Adams Hig
John Adams High School
2,400 students
- Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill High School
1,841 students
- Ms 137 America
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes
1,610 students
- Jhs 210 Elizab
Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell
1,459 students
- Scholars' Acad
Scholars' Academy
1,184 students
- This school 826
Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson
826 students
What this shows Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson reports 826 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson compares
Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.7% | ▲ 44% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 826 | top 13% | - | - |
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.
826
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
63.9%
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 27.4%
African American 26.9%
Asian 22.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 17.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.8%
White 1.7%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 27.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.1, Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~826 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson
How many students attend Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson?
Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson has 826 students enrolled. It is a middle school in South Ozone Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 789 (2022-23) → 808 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson 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 226 Virgil I Grisson?
80.7% of students at Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson?
The largest demographic group at Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson is Hispanic or Latino at 27.4% of enrollment, in South Ozone Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson?
Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson 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 226 Virgil I Grisson rank among public schools in South Ozone Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson ranks #4 of 11 public schools in South Ozone Park, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in South Ozone Park on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides Jhs 226 Virgil I Grisson, New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students), Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students), and Ms 137 America's School of Heroes (1,610 students). See the New York City Geographic District #27 district page for the complete list.