- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010002523
👥 S:T ratio 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 39/100 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
- 39
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen held near 805 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 360010002523 · Forest Hills, NY Other · MID · TRAD
766 enr · 17.4:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen held near 805 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Hills H
Forest Hills High School
3,394 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
2,298 students
- Thomas a Ediso
Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School
2,146 students
- Jhs 157 Stephe
Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey
1,611 students
- Jhs 217 Robert 1,265
Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck
1,265 students
- This school 766
Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen
766 students
What this shows Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen reports 766 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen compares
Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~766 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 830 (2022-23) → 805 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
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 39/100 (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 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.
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.