- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jamaica, NY
Cynthia Jenkins School
Federal NCES profile for Cynthia Jenkins School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010102169
👥 S:T ratio 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cynthia Jenkins School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools.
- #3 of 24
- schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for New York
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cynthia Jenkins School has class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cynthia Jenkins School ranks #3 of 24 schools in Jamaica, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #29 · New York
NCES ID 360010102169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Cynthia Jenkins School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 360010102169 · Jamaica, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 9:1 · 82.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students)
Cynthia Jenkins School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Cynthia Jenkins School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 95 Eastwood
Ps 95 Eastwood
1,103 students
- Jean Nuzzi Int
Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School
894 students
- Is 238 Susan B
Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy
820 students
- Pathways Colle
Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School
818 students
- Ps/is 116 Will
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley
806 students
- This school 297
Cynthia Jenkins School
297 students
What this shows Cynthia Jenkins School reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cynthia Jenkins School compares
Cynthia Jenkins School 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in New York - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.9%
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
African American 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 2.4%
White 2.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Cynthia Jenkins School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Cynthia Jenkins School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 95 Eastwood | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 116 William C Hughley | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cynthia Jenkins School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~297 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cynthia Jenkins School
How many students attend Cynthia Jenkins School?
Cynthia Jenkins School has 297 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jamaica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cynthia Jenkins School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cynthia Jenkins School is 9:1, which is 24% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 43% 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 Cynthia Jenkins School?
82.5% of students at Cynthia Jenkins School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cynthia Jenkins School?
The largest demographic group at Cynthia Jenkins School is African American at 77.8% of enrollment, in Jamaica, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cynthia Jenkins School?
Cynthia Jenkins School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Cynthia Jenkins School rank among schools in Jamaica?
By Resource Investment Index, Cynthia Jenkins School ranks #3 of 24 schools in Jamaica, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jamaica on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #29?
Besides Cynthia Jenkins School, New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students), Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students), and Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy (820 students). See the New York City Geographic District #29 district page for the complete list.