Enrollment
354
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jamaica, NY
Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley
Federal NCES profile for Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360010003176
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley earns 30/100 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.
- #1 of 6
- middle schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.1:1
- students per teacher
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Jamaica, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010003176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley
Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Jamaica, New York, enrolling 354 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 354 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 902 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #358.
Its student body is led by African American (33%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students) and Hillcrest High School (2,298 students) alongside Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley.
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 8 Richard S Grossley compares
Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in New York - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.8%
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
African American 33.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
Asian 24.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.6%
White 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 33.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,146
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- 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 (~354 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley
How many students attend Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley?
Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley has 354 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jamaica, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley is 10.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley?
82.5% of students at Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley?
The largest demographic group at Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley is African American at 33.3% of enrollment, in Jamaica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley?
Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 8 Richard S Grossley rank among middle schools in Jamaica?
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Jamaica, 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 Jamaica on the city page.
Is Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley a good school?
Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley earns 30/100 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. 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 #28?
Besides Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley, New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students), Hillcrest High School (2,298 students), and Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School (2,146 students). See the New York City Geographic District #28 district page for the complete list.
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