- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jamaica, NY
Emerson School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Emerson School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360010006438
👥 S:T ratio 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerson School (the) earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 6
- middle schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 86.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Emerson School (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson School (the) ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Jamaica, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010006438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Emerson School (the) grew from 293 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 360010006438 · Jamaica, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 10.9:1 · 86.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Emerson School (the) grew from 293 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Emerson School (the) 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 284
Emerson School (the)
284 students
What this shows Emerson School (the) reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emerson School (the) compares
Emerson School (the) is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.3% | ▲ 54% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in New York - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
81.3%
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
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.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Emerson School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Emerson School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerson School (the)'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 middle 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 (~284 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson School (the) is 10.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 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% of enrollment, in Jamaica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerson School (the)?
Emerson School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Emerson School (the) rank among middle schools in Jamaica?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson School (the) ranks #4 of 6 middle 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 middle schools in Jamaica on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #28?
Besides Emerson School (the), 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.