- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Jhs 291 Roland Hayes
Federal NCES profile for Jhs 291 Roland Hayes, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009702799
👥 S:T ratio 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jhs 291 Roland Hayes earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools.
- #70 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 89.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jhs 291 Roland Hayes has class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 291 Roland Hayes ranks #70 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #32 · New York
NCES ID 360009702799 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Jhs 291 Roland Hayes grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (+13.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 360009702799 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 9.8:1 · 89.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler (651 students)
Jhs 291 Roland Hayes grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (+13.5%). Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jhs 291 Roland Hayes in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jhs 383 Philip
Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler
651 students
- Ps 376
Ps 376
466 students
- Ps 123 Suydam
Ps 123 Suydam
446 students
- Ps/is 45 Horac
Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene
440 students
- Ps 145 Andrew
Ps 145 Andrew Jackson
428 students
- This school
Jhs 291 Roland Hayes
294 students
What this shows Jhs 291 Roland Hayes reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jhs 291 Roland Hayes compares
Jhs 291 Roland Hayes is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.5% | ▲ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in New York - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.0%
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 85.0%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.7%
White 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Jhs 291 Roland Hayes is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Jhs 291 Roland Hayes Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 376 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 123 Suydam | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 145 Andrew Jackson | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jhs 291 Roland Hayes's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jhs 291 Roland Hayes
How many students attend Jhs 291 Roland Hayes?
Jhs 291 Roland Hayes has 294 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 291 Roland Hayes?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 291 Roland Hayes is 9.8:1, which is 17% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 291 Roland Hayes?
89.5% of students at Jhs 291 Roland Hayes are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jhs 291 Roland Hayes?
The largest demographic group at Jhs 291 Roland Hayes is Hispanic or Latino at 85.0% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jhs 291 Roland Hayes?
Jhs 291 Roland Hayes has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 291 Roland Hayes rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 291 Roland Hayes ranks #70 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 #32?
Besides Jhs 291 Roland Hayes, New York City Geographic District #32 also operates Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler (651 students), Ps 376 (466 students), and Ps 123 Suydam (446 students). See the New York City Geographic District #32 district page for the complete list.