Enrollment
498
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jamaica, NY
Eagle Academy for Young Men Iii
Federal NCES profile for Eagle Academy for Young Men Iii, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010106190
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eagle Academy for Young Men Iii earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools.
- #10 of 24
- schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Eagle Academy for Young Men Iii has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Academy for Young Men Iii ranks #10 of 24 schools in Jamaica, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #29 · New York
NCES ID 360010106190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eagle Academy for Young Men Iii compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eagle Academy for Young Men Iii
Eagle Academy for Young Men Iii is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jamaica, New York, enrolling 498 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.7% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 498 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
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 702 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #561, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students) and Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students) alongside Eagle Academy for Young Men Iii.
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 Eagle Academy for Young Men Iii compares
Eagle Academy for Young Men Iii 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 | 65.7% | ▲ 17% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 38% | - | - |
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.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
39.8%
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
African American 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 1.6%
White 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Eagle Academy for Young Men Iii is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Eagle Academy for Young Men Iii Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 95 Eastwood | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 116 William C Hughley | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eagle Academy for Young Men Iii's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
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 (~498 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Eagle Academy for Young Men Iii
How many students attend Eagle Academy for Young Men Iii?
Eagle Academy for Young Men Iii has 498 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jamaica, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Academy for Young Men Iii?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Academy for Young Men Iii 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 Eagle Academy for Young Men Iii?
65.7% of students at Eagle Academy for Young Men Iii are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eagle Academy for Young Men Iii?
The largest demographic group at Eagle Academy for Young Men Iii is African American at 81.7% of enrollment, in Jamaica, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eagle Academy for Young Men Iii?
Eagle Academy for Young Men Iii has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Eagle Academy for Young Men Iii rank among schools in Jamaica?
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Academy for Young Men Iii ranks #10 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.
Is Eagle Academy for Young Men Iii a good school?
Eagle Academy for Young Men Iii earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of 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 #29?
Besides Eagle Academy for Young Men Iii, 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.
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