- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Jhs 62 Ditmas
Federal NCES profile for Jhs 62 Ditmas, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360015102266
👥 S:T ratio 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jhs 62 Ditmas earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #84 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 84.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jhs 62 Ditmas has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 62 Ditmas ranks #84 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015102266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Jhs 62 Ditmas held near 858 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 70.1 → 71.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-42 students YoY 360015102266 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
857 enr · 12.2:1 · 84.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students)
Jhs 62 Ditmas held near 858 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount). Teacher FTE added 70.1 → 71.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jhs 62 Ditmas in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Hamilton
Fort Hamilton High School
4,044 students
- Franklin Delan
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
3,403 students
- New Utrecht Hi
New Utrecht High School
3,236 students
- Jhs 259 Willia
Jhs 259 William Mckinley
1,780 students
- Madeleine Bren 1,518
Madeleine Brennan School (the)
1,518 students
- This school 857
Jhs 62 Ditmas
857 students
What this shows Jhs 62 Ditmas reports 857 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jhs 62 Ditmas compares
Jhs 62 Ditmas 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.4% | ▲ 50% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 857 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
857
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in New York - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.6%
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
Asian 41.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
White 14.6%
African American 12.8%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Jhs 62 Ditmas is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Jhs 62 Ditmas 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 | Higher 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) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jhs 62 Ditmas's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~857 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jhs 62 Ditmas
How many students attend Jhs 62 Ditmas?
Jhs 62 Ditmas has 857 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 900 (2022-23) → 858 (2023-24), nearly flat (-42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 62 Ditmas?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 62 Ditmas is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jhs 62 Ditmas?
84.4% of students at Jhs 62 Ditmas are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jhs 62 Ditmas?
The largest demographic group at Jhs 62 Ditmas is Asian at 41.8% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, 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 62 Ditmas?
Jhs 62 Ditmas has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 62 Ditmas rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 62 Ditmas ranks #84 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 #20?
Besides Jhs 62 Ditmas, 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.