- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ozone Park, NY
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes
Federal NCES profile for Ms 137 America's School of Heroes, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360012305269
👥 S:T ratio 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Ozone Park · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 77.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 137 America's School of Heroes ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Ozone Park, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012305269 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes held near 1,648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 113.0 → 117.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 360012305269 · Ozone Park, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
1,610 enr · 14.2:1 · 77.5% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes held near 1,648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 113.0 → 117.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Adams Hig
John Adams High School
2,400 students
- Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill High School
1,841 students
- This school
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes
1,610 students
- Jhs 210 Elizab
Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell
1,459 students
- Scholars' Acad
Scholars' Academy
1,184 students
- Channel View S
Channel View School for Research
1,180 students
What this shows Ms 137 America's School of Heroes reports 1,610 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ms 137 America's School of Heroes compares
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.5% | ▲ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,610 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,610
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.1%
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 46.4%
Asian 35.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.0%
African American 4.8%
White 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Ms 137 America's School of Heroes is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ms 137 America's School of Heroes Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Channel View School for Research | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ms 137 America's School of Heroes's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~1,610 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ms 137 America's School of Heroes
How many students attend Ms 137 America's School of Heroes?
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes has 1,610 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ozone Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,670 (2022-23) → 1,648 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ms 137 America's School of Heroes?
The student-teacher ratio at Ms 137 America's School of Heroes is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ms 137 America's School of Heroes?
77.5% of students at Ms 137 America's School of Heroes are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ms 137 America's School of Heroes?
The largest demographic group at Ms 137 America's School of Heroes is Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment, in Ozone Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ms 137 America's School of Heroes?
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Ms 137 America's School of Heroes rank among public schools in Ozone Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 137 America's School of Heroes ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Ozone Park, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ozone Park on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides Ms 137 America's School of Heroes, New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students), Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students), and Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell (1,459 students). See the New York City Geographic District #27 district page for the complete list.