- Enrollment
- 4,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009902301
👥 S:T ratio 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 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Bayside · Resource Index
- 48
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+67 students YoY
Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne grew from 1,008 students in 2022-23 to 1,075 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 63.6 → 65.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+67 students YoY 360009902301 · Bayside, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
1,104 enr · 17.5:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students)
Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne grew from 1,008 students in 2022-23 to 1,075 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 63.6 → 65.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis Lewis
Francis Lewis High School
4,573 students
- Bayside High S
Bayside High School
3,004 students
- Benjamin N Car
Benjamin N Cardozo High School
2,866 students
- Jhs 216 George 1,516
Jhs 216 George J Ryan
1,516 students
- Martin Van Bur 1,131
Martin Van Buren High School
1,131 students
- This school 1,104
Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne
1,104 students
What this shows Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne reports 1,104 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne compares
Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~1,104 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,008 (2022-23) → 1,075 (2023-24), up 67.
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 48/100 (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 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.
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.