Enrollment
1,327
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow
Federal NCES profile for Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360015102735
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #51 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 83.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow has class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow ranks #51 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015102735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
97.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow
Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow is a high-poverty, large middle school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 1,327 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,327 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 209 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #58.
Its student body is led by Asian (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students) and Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students) alongside Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow.
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 227 Edward B Shallow compares
Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.8% | ▲ 49% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,327 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,327
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 78% in New York - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.7%
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
Asian 46.8%
Hispanic or Latino 38.8%
White 11.8%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Utrecht High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Brennan School (the) | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~1,327 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow
How many students attend Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow?
Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow has 1,327 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow is 13.7:1, which is 16% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow?
83.8% of students at Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow?
The largest demographic group at Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow is Asian at 46.8% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow?
Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 227 Edward B Shallow rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow ranks #51 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 227 Edward B Shallow a good school?
Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. 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 #20?
Besides Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow, 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.
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