Enrollment
720
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New York, NY
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington
Federal NCES profile for Jhs 54 Booker T Washington, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360007802235
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #13 of 41
- middle schools in New York · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 54 Booker T Washington ranks #13 of 41 middle schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007802235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jhs 54 Booker T Washington compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jhs 54 Booker T Washington
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington is a mid-sized middle school in New York, New York, enrolling 720 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 720 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 613 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #235.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students) and Beacon High School (1,372 students) alongside Jhs 54 Booker T Washington.
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 54 Booker T Washington compares
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 53% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 720 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
720
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
White 46.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Asian 12.6%
Two or More 11.6%
African American 8.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Jhs 54 Booker T Washington is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Jhs 54 Booker T Washington Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorello H Laguardia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beacon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 87 William Sherman | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West End Secondary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 84 Lillian Weber | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jhs 54 Booker T Washington's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~720 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jhs 54 Booker T Washington
How many students attend Jhs 54 Booker T Washington?
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington has 720 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 54 Booker T Washington?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 54 Booker T Washington is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jhs 54 Booker T Washington?
26.5% of students at Jhs 54 Booker T Washington are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jhs 54 Booker T Washington?
The largest demographic group at Jhs 54 Booker T Washington is White at 46.6% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jhs 54 Booker T Washington?
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 54 Booker T Washington rank among middle schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 54 Booker T Washington ranks #13 of 41 middle schools in New York, 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 New York on the city page.
Is Jhs 54 Booker T Washington a good school?
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. 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 # 3?
Besides Jhs 54 Booker T Washington, New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students), Beacon High School (1,372 students), and Ps 87 William Sherman (751 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 3 district page for the complete list.
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