- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Jhs 50 John D Wells
Federal NCES profile for Jhs 50 John D Wells, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360011902221
👥 S:T ratio 56
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jhs 50 John D Wells earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #65 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 81.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jhs 50 John D Wells has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 50 John D Wells ranks #65 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #14 · New York
NCES ID 360011902221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Jhs 50 John D Wells grew from 355 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 360011902221 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 11.1:1 · 81.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students)
Jhs 50 John D Wells grew from 355 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jhs 50 John D Wells in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 318 Eugenio
Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos
1,028 students
- Brooklyn Latin
Brooklyn Latin School (the)
772 students
- Williamsburg P
Williamsburg Preparatory School
667 students
- Ps 31 Samuel F
Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont
644 students
- Ps 84 Jose De
Ps 84 Jose De Diego
636 students
- This school 388
Jhs 50 John D Wells
388 students
What this shows Jhs 50 John D Wells reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jhs 50 John D Wells compares
Jhs 50 John D Wells 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.7% | ▲ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in New York - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.4%
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 62.4%
African American 21.6%
White 10.6%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Jhs 50 John D Wells is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Jhs 50 John D Wells Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Latin School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 84 Jose De Diego | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jhs 50 John D Wells's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jhs 50 John D Wells
How many students attend Jhs 50 John D Wells?
Jhs 50 John D Wells has 388 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 50 John D Wells?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 50 John D Wells is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 50 John D Wells?
81.7% of students at Jhs 50 John D Wells are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jhs 50 John D Wells?
The largest demographic group at Jhs 50 John D Wells is Hispanic or Latino at 62.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jhs 50 John D Wells?
Jhs 50 John D Wells has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 50 John D Wells rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 50 John D Wells 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.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #14?
Besides Jhs 50 John D Wells, New York City Geographic District #14 also operates Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students), Brooklyn Latin School (the) (772 students), and Williamsburg Preparatory School (667 students). See the New York City Geographic District #14 district page for the complete list.