Enrollment
1,104
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bayside, NY
Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne
Federal NCES profile for Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009902301
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Bayside · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne has class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Bayside, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #26 · New York
NCES ID 360009902301 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne
Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne is a large middle school in Bayside, New York, enrolling 1,104 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.5:1 is larger than about 95% of New York schools and 48% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,104 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 254 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #38.
Its student body is led by Asian (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 55/100).
13.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New York City Geographic District #26 also operates Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students) and Bayside High School (3,004 students) alongside Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne.
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 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne compares
Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 48% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 23% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,104 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,104
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 95% in New York - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Asian 64.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
White 12.2%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Lewis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin N Cardozo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 216 George J Ryan | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Van Buren High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,866
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,131
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~1,104 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne
How many students attend Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne?
Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne has 1,104 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bayside, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne is 17.5:1, which is 48% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne?
43.5% of students at Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne?
The largest demographic group at Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne is Asian at 64.5% of enrollment, in Bayside, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne?
Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne rank among middle schools in Bayside?
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Bayside, 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 Bayside on the city page.
Is Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne a good school?
Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of 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 #26?
Besides Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne, New York City Geographic District #26 also operates Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students), Bayside High School (3,004 students), and Benjamin N Cardozo High School (2,866 students). See the New York City Geographic District #26 district page for the complete list.
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