- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360011902467
👥 S:T ratio 69
📋 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 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.
- #40 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 34
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
John Ericsson Middle School 126 shrank from 177 students in 2022-23 to 158 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 360011902467 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
157 enr · 7.8:1 · 85.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students)
John Ericsson Middle School 126 shrank from 177 students in 2022-23 to 158 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
John Ericsson Middle School 126 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 318 Eugenio
Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos
1,028 students
- Brooklyn Latin
Brooklyn Latin School (the)
772 students
- Williamsburg P
Williamsburg Preparatory School
667 students
- Ps 31 Samuel F
Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont
644 students
- Ps 84 Jose De
Ps 84 Jose De Diego
636 students
- This school 157
John Ericsson Middle School 126
157 students
What this shows John Ericsson Middle School 126 reports 157 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Ericsson Middle School 126 compares
John Ericsson Middle School 126 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~157 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 177 (2022-23) → 158 (2023-24), down 19.
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 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 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.
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.