Enrollment
284
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 360010006438
Emerson School (the) — Jamaica, NY
Federal NCES profile for Emerson School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emerson School (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Emerson School (the) reports 284 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% below the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 29% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 86.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 54% above the New York average and 67% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 81.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Emerson School (the) compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.3% | ▲ 54% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 22% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
86.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 54% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
— 3% below state mean
Top 48% in New York — lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
81.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Overview
Enrollment 284 Top 22% in New York — larger than 78% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 11.3:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 86.3% +54% vs state
NCES ID 360010006438
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.5%
African American 35.2%
Asian 13.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.7%
White 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 81.3%
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,298
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,146
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Emerson School (the)
How many students attend Emerson School (the)?
Emerson School (the) has 284 students enrolled. It is a middle school in JAMAICA, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson School (the) is 11.3:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emerson School (the)?
86.3% of students at Emerson School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emerson School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Emerson School (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 40.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in JAMAICA, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerson School (the)?
Emerson School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.