Enrollment
1,610
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360012305269
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 24/100 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
- 24
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
113.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ms 137 America's School of Heroes compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ms 137 America's School of Heroes
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes is a high-poverty, large middle school in Ozone Park, New York, enrolling 1,610 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,610 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 135 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #113, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and Asian (36%) (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students) and Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students) alongside Ms 137 America's School of Heroes.
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 Ms 137 America's School of Heroes compares
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~1,610 students)
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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.
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 24/100 (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 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.
Is Ms 137 America's School of Heroes a good school?
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes earns 24/100 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. 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 #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.
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