Enrollment
766
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forest Hills, NY
Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen
Federal NCES profile for Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010002523
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Forest Hills · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen has class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen ranks #5 of 8 schools in Forest Hills, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010002523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen
Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen is a large combined-grade school in Forest Hills, New York, enrolling 766 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 95% of New York schools and 47% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.3% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 766 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 533 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #389, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (34%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students) and Hillcrest High School (2,298 students) alongside Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen.
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 Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen compares
Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 47% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 766 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
766
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 95% in New York - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.3%
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
Asian 33.8%
White 29.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Two or More 10.3%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 33.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,146
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other 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 (~766 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen
How many students attend Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen?
Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen has 766 students enrolled. It is a public school in Forest Hills, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen is 17.4:1, which is 47% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen?
21.3% of students at Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen?
The largest demographic group at Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen is Asian at 33.8% of enrollment, in Forest Hills, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen?
Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen rank among schools in Forest Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen ranks #5 of 8 schools in Forest Hills, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Forest Hills on the city page.
Is Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen a good school?
Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. 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 #28?
Besides Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen, New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students), Hillcrest High School (2,298 students), and Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School (2,146 students). See the New York City Geographic District #28 district page for the complete list.
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