- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
Jhs 98 Herman Ridder
Federal NCES profile for Jhs 98 Herman Ridder, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009002373
👥 S:T ratio 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jhs 98 Herman Ridder earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #28 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 93.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jhs 98 Herman Ridder has class sizes smaller than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 98 Herman Ridder ranks #28 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #12 · New York
NCES ID 360009002373 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Jhs 98 Herman Ridder shrank from 109 students in 2022-23 to 102 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 360009002373 · Bronx, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
109 enr · 7.8:1 · 93.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 214 (814 students)
Jhs 98 Herman Ridder shrank from 109 students in 2022-23 to 102 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jhs 98 Herman Ridder in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 214
Ps 214
814 students
- Ps 47 John Ran
Ps 47 John Randolph
789 students
- Ps 195
Ps 195
713 students
- Ps 196
Ps 196
662 students
- East Bronx Aca
East Bronx Academy for the Future
654 students
- This school 109
Jhs 98 Herman Ridder
109 students
What this shows Jhs 98 Herman Ridder reports 109 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jhs 98 Herman Ridder compares
Jhs 98 Herman Ridder is a shrinking 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 | 7.8:1 | ▼ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.6% | ▲ 67% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 109 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
109
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in New York - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
92.7%
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.
How Jhs 98 Herman Ridder Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 214 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 47 John Randolph | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 195 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 196 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bronx Academy for the Future | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jhs 98 Herman Ridder's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~109 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jhs 98 Herman Ridder
How many students attend Jhs 98 Herman Ridder?
Jhs 98 Herman Ridder has 109 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 109 (2022-23) → 102 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 98 Herman Ridder?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 98 Herman Ridder is 7.8:1, which is 34% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 50% 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 98 Herman Ridder?
93.6% of students at Jhs 98 Herman Ridder are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jhs 98 Herman Ridder?
Jhs 98 Herman Ridder has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 98 Herman Ridder rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 98 Herman Ridder ranks #28 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, 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 Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #12?
Besides Jhs 98 Herman Ridder, New York City Geographic District #12 also operates Ps 214 (814 students), Ps 47 John Randolph (789 students), and Ps 195 (713 students). See the New York City Geographic District #12 district page for the complete list.