Enrollment
157
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
John Ericsson Middle School 126
Federal NCES profile for John Ericsson Middle School 126, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360011902467
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Ericsson Middle School 126 earns 33/100 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.
- #40 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 85.3%
- free-lunch eligible
John Ericsson Middle School 126 has class sizes smaller than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Ericsson Middle School 126 ranks #40 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #14 · New York
NCES ID 360011902467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Ericsson Middle School 126 compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Ericsson Middle School 126
John Ericsson Middle School 126 is a high-poverty, small middle school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 157 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.8:1, John Ericsson Middle School 126 is leaner than roughly 91% of New York schools and 34% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 85.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of New York schools, with 157 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 254 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #134.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and African American (33%) (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 79.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #14 also operates Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students) and Brooklyn Latin School (the) (772 students) alongside John Ericsson Middle School 126.
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 John Ericsson Middle School 126 compares
John Ericsson Middle School 126 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 | 7.8:1 | ▼ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.3% | ▲ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 95% | - | - |
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.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
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
79.0%
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
Hispanic or Latino 51.6%
African American 32.5%
White 10.2%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, John Ericsson Middle School 126 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How John Ericsson Middle School 126 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Latin School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 84 Jose De Diego | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Ericsson Middle School 126's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~157 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John Ericsson Middle School 126
How many students attend John Ericsson Middle School 126?
John Ericsson Middle School 126 has 157 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Ericsson Middle School 126?
The student-teacher ratio at John Ericsson Middle School 126 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 John Ericsson Middle School 126?
85.3% of students at John Ericsson Middle School 126 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Ericsson Middle School 126?
The largest demographic group at John Ericsson Middle School 126 is Hispanic or Latino at 51.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Ericsson Middle School 126?
John Ericsson Middle School 126 has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 John Ericsson Middle School 126 rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, John Ericsson Middle School 126 ranks #40 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.
Is John Ericsson Middle School 126 a good school?
John Ericsson Middle School 126 earns 33/100 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. 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 #14?
Besides John Ericsson Middle School 126, New York City Geographic District #14 also operates Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students), Brooklyn Latin School (the) (772 students), and Williamsburg Preparatory School (667 students). See the New York City Geographic District #14 district page for the complete list.
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