- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360007802235
👥 S:T ratio 45
📋 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 46/100 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
- 46
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington held near 710 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.6 → 51.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 360007802235 · New York, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
720 enr · 13.8:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students)
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington held near 710 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.6 → 51.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fiorello H Lag
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
2,251 students
- Beacon High Sc
Beacon High School
1,372 students
- Ps 87 William 751
Ps 87 William Sherman
751 students
- West End Secon 722
West End Secondary School
722 students
- This school 720
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington
720 students
- Ps 84 Lillian 685
Ps 84 Lillian Weber
685 students
What this shows Jhs 54 Booker T Washington reports 720 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jhs 54 Booker T Washington compares
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~720 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 724 (2022-23) → 710 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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 46/100 (typical 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 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.
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.